If you study to achieve an A, you are studying because of _____, while studying to relieve your fear of making an F involves _____.
A)negative reinforcement; positive reinforcement
B)positive reinforcement; negative reinforcement
C)positive reinforcement; punishment
D)primary reinforcement; secondary reinforcement

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Studying to achieve an A is driven by the desire for a positive outcome, which is a form of positive reinforcement. On the other hand, studying to relieve the fear of making an F is driven by the desire to avoid a negative outcome, which is a form of negative reinforcement.

If You Study to Achieve an A, You Are Studying