Regarding operant conditioning, which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

A) A student is sent to detention for fighting
B) A student is exempted from a weekly quiz for exemplary homework
C) A student loses earned free time for playing with lab equipment
D) A student turns in neater homework when the teacher praises neatness

Answer: B

Psychology

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