Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

a. A mother picks up her infant when he cries, which then stops his crying, thereby reducing the mother's levelof annoyance

b. A father picks up his infant when she cries, thereby increasing the likelihood that she will cry to be picked up again in the future.
c. A grandmother gives her granddaughter a "time out" when she misbehaves, thereby leading thegranddaughter to calm down.
d. A grandfather gives his grandson $10 for every "A" on his report card, thereby strengthening his grandson'sstudy habits.
e. A caregiver removes a child from the "block play center" when he is throwing blocks, thereby causing himto cry.

a

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