Kyle is exhausted from working overtime to get his projects done.His manager asked another employee to help Kyle with his work so that Kyle can work regular hours with no overtime.According to learning theory,this is __________.
A)positive reinforcement
B)negative reinforcement
C)punishment
D)avoidance reinforcement.

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This is an example of negative reinforcement, which is when a behavior is strengthened by the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus. In this case, Kyle's manager is removing the unpleasant stimulus of overtime by providing additional help, which strengthens the behavior of completing work within regular hours.

Kyle Is Exhausted from Working Overtime to Get His Projects