If you nag someone until they do a chore, and then stop nagging them when they do it, it is an example of __________
a) negative reinforcement
b) aversive conditioning
c) punishment
d) positive reinforcement
ANS: A, When the desired behavior occurs, the nagging (an aversive stimulus) will be removed. That serves the function of negative reinforcement as it will strengthen the desired behavior in the future.
Psychology
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