Which one of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
A)When Kevin does his homework,his teacher praises him profusely,to the point that it embarrasses him.
B)When Kathleen insults another student while waiting in line for lunch,her teacher moves her to the end of the line.
C)When Edward complains about a classmate who is picking on him,his teacher allows him to come in from recess on a bitterly cold day.
D)When Priscilla answers a teacher's question incorrectly,one of her classmates teases her unmercifully.

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. In option C, Edward's complaining behavior is reinforced by the removal of the unpleasant stimulus (being outside in the cold).

Which One of the Following Is an Example of Negative