Question

a bad grade is a devastating experience for becca, so she studies very hard. her study behavior is maintained by her desire to avoid a bad grade, which is an example of a:

a. negative reinforcement
b. positive punishment
c. positive reinforcement
d. negative punishment

Explanation:

Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior. Here, the aversive stimulus is a bad grade, and Becca studies hard to avoid it, which increases her study - behavior. Positive punishment adds an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior. Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. Negative punishment removes a pleasant stimulus to decrease a behavior.

Answer:

A. negative reinforcement