Question

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you give your little brother some candy so that he finally stops nagging you, which is a relief. for you, this is an example of
o positive punishment.
o negative punishment.
o negative reinforcement.
o positive reinforcement.

Explanation:

Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus (the brother's nagging) to increase a behavior (giving candy). Positive punishment adds an aversive stimulus. Negative punishment removes a pleasant stimulus. Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus. Here, the nagging (aversive) is removed.

Answer:

negative reinforcement.