Finn is scolded for using his fingers instead of his fork to eat some spaghetti. The scolding stops when he picks up his fork. This is an example of __________ reinforcement.
A) positive
B) negative
C) tertiary
D) secondary

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This is an example of negative reinforcement because the scolding stops (a negative stimulus is removed) when Finn picks up his fork, which increases the likelihood that he will use his fork in the future.

Finn Is Scolded for Using His Fingers Instead of His