Which of the following is the best example of negative reinforcement?
A) being put in jail for driving while drunk
B) not being allowed to go to the movies on Saturday night
C) a spanking for bad behavior
D) elimination of pain after taking an aspirin

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Negative reinforcement is when something unpleasant is removed in order to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Taking an aspirin to eliminate pain is an example of negative reinforcement because the unpleasant sensation is removed, which increases the likelihood that the person will take aspirin again when they experience pain. Choices A, B, and C are examples of punishment, not negative reinforcement.

Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Negative