Chris does not like it when his infant son,Jacob,cries.Chris finds that if he makes goofy faces while Jacob is crying,Jacob will stop.Which learning principle best explains why Chris is more likely to make goofy faces in the future to make Jacob stop crying?
A) positive reinforcement
B) classical conditioning
C) negative reinforcement
D) stimulus generalization

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Negative reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened because it removes or diminishes a negative outcome. In this case, Chris is more likely to make goofy faces in the future because it stops Jacob's crying, which is a negative experience for Chris.

Chris Does Not Like It When His Infant Son,Jacob,cries