Susan noticed that when she smoked she felt less anxious. Thus Susan identified a(n) ____ to her smoking behavior.
A) antecedent
B) positive reinforcement
C) negative reinforcement
D) punishment

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Negative reinforcement refers to the removal of an aversive stimulus in response to a behavior, which increases the likelihood of the behavior being repeated. In this case, Susan's reduction in anxiety is the removal of an aversive stimulus, making smoking a behavior that is likely to be repeated in the future.

Susan Noticed That When She Smoked She Felt Less Anxious