Which one of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
A)A teacher praises Kevin profusely to the point that it embarrasses him)when he does his homework.
B)When Kathleen insults another student while waiting in line for lunch, her teacher moves her to the end of the line.
C)When Edward complains about a classmate who is picking on him, his teacher allows him to come in from recess on a bitterly cold day.
D)When Priscilla answers a teacher's question incorrectly, Mike teases her unmercifully.

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the frequency of a desired behavior. In this case, Edward's complaining behavior is being negatively reinforced by the teacher allowing him to come in from recess on a bitterly cold day.

Which One of the Following Is an Example of Negative