If you wanted your dog to stop barking unnecessarily,which of the following is the best possible approach?
A) a positive reinforcer when the dog is barking
B) a negative reinforcer when the dog is barking
C) a positive punishment when the dog is quiet
D) a negative reinforcer when the dog is quiet

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement strengthens a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus when the behavior occurs. In this case, the unpleasant stimulus is the barking, and the behavior is being quiet. By removing the barking when the dog is quiet, the dog will learn to be quiet to avoid the barking.

If You Wanted Your Dog to Stop Barking Unnecessarily,which of the Following