Tax breaks given to companies that take steps to preserve the environment would be a real world example of using which of the following to increase conservation?
A) response cost
B) latent learning
C) negative reinforcement
D) classical conditioning

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Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. In this case, the tax breaks remove the unpleasant stimulus of having to pay higher taxes, which increases the likelihood of companies taking steps to preserve the environment.

Tax Breaks Given to Companies That Take Steps to Preserve