Allison has a piercing headache that is really getting in the way of her ability to do anything. She takes two extra-strength pain killers and sits quietly for a half-hour. When that time is up, the pain has significantly reduced,
and Allison is able to get some of her chores done. Allison will probably take the pain-killers again the next time she has a headache, and this is due to the effects of:
a. negative reinforcement
b. positive punishment
c. negative punishment
d. positive reinforcement
Answer: A
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