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Negative reinforcement is associated with which one of the following in Instrumental Conditioning?
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Negative reinforcement is associated with which one of the following in Instrumental Conditioning?

A.

Addition of noxious stimulus following a response.

B.

Removal of a positive stimulus following a response.

C.

Removal of a noxious stimulus following a response.

D.

Addition of a positive stimulus following a response.

Correct option is C

Negative reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened by the removal of an unpleasant (noxious) stimulus following a response.

Additional Information:

Addition of a noxious stimulus following a response
-This describes positive punishment, where an unpleasant stimulus is added to decrease behavior.
-Example: A child is given extra chores for misbehaving.

Removal of a positive stimulus following a response
-This describes negative punishment, where a pleasant stimulus is removed to reduce behavior.
-Example: Taking away a child’s video game for bad behavior.

Addition of a positive stimulus following a response
-This describes positive reinforcement, where a reward is added to encourage behavior.
-Example: Giving a child a treat for cleaning their room.

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