Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
A) waking up just before the alarm clock goes off in order to avoid the obnoxious alarm sound
B) going shopping after getting a "B" on a difficult exam
C) treating yourself to an iTunes gift card after cleaning your room
D) exercising less after running a mini marathon

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Negative reinforcement involves removing a negative or unpleasant stimulus in order to increase the likelihood of a behavior. In this case, waking up just before the alarm goes off removes the unpleasant sound of the alarm, which increases the likelihood of waking up at that time in the future.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement