Negative reinforcement occurs when a response
A)leads to a desirable consequence.
B)leads to the removal of an unpleasant event.
C)leads to an undesirable consequence.
D)is ignored.

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future. It is not about punishment (adding an unpleasant consequence) but about removing something unpleasant to encourage a behavior.

Negative Reinforcement Occurs When a Response