After lackluster performance by the print production group,Priya banned the use of MP3 players on the floor until the numbers improved.When production exceeded goals the following quarter,she allowed employees to use their music players on the job again.What type of operant conditioning does this scenario describe?
A) extinction
B) negative reinforcement
C) positive reinforcement
D) self-reinforcement

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus (in this case, the ban on MP3 players) when the desired behavior (improved production numbers) occurs, which increases the likelihood of the desired behavior continuing in the future.

After Lackluster Performance by the Print Production Group,Priya Banned the Use