Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
a. whenever an undesired behavior occurs, an unpleasant stimulus is administered
b. whenever a desired behavior occurs, a pleasant stimulus is administered
c. whenever a desired behavior occurs, an unpleasant stimulus is removed
d. whenever an undesired behavior occurs, a pleasant stimulus in removed
C
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In operant conditioning terms, _____ is basically teaching a
desired behavior; when that behavior is complex, a series of gradual steps can be used, which is called _____. Fill in the blank with correct word