Sam is driving to work and he stops at a red light in order to avoid a ticket. This illustrates:
A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) extinction
D) intermittent reinforcement

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Stopping at a red light to avoid a ticket is an example of negative reinforcement. This is because a negative outcome (getting a ticket) is avoided by performing a specific behavior (stopping at the light), which reinforces that behavior.

Sam Is Driving to Work and He Stops at a Red