Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
A)G iving a child a sweet dessert as a reward for finishing his dinner
B)P aying a child a dollar for each "A" received on her report card
C)Stopping nagging a child when he finally cleans his room
D)Cutting a child's TV time by 30 minutes each time she "talks back"

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase a desired behavior. In choice C, stopping the nagging (an unpleasant stimulus) when the child cleans his room is an example of negative reinforcement because it removes something unpleasant to encourage the behavior of cleaning the room.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement