Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
A) grounding a teenager for missing curfew
B) making a child sit in the corner until they say "I'm sorry"
C) giving a student extra credit for class participation
D) allowing a student to take a make-up exam

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Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior. In this case, the child is allowed to leave the corner when they say "I'm sorry," which removes the unpleasant stimulus of sitting in the corner.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement