In behavioral terms, drugs like aspirin are considered negative reinforcers because they
A) quickly make a person feel good.
B) stop a person from feeling pain.
C) have toxic effects on the nervous system.
D) can cause frequent users to become dependent on them.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcers are stimuli that, when removed or avoided, increase the likelihood of a behavior happening again in the future. Aspirin is considered a negative reinforcer because it stops a person from feeling pain, which makes it more likely for them to take it again in the future if they experience pain. The other options (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe why aspirin is a negative reinforcer.

In Behavioral Terms, Drugs Like Aspirin Are Considered Negative Reinforcers