Angelo loves to go for an aerobic workout every day after he is finished with work because he finds that the vigorous exercise eliminates any stress he is feeling.Based on what is known about operant conditioning, you should conclude that Angelo's behavior is being influenced by the process referred to as:
A)positive punishment
B)negative reinforcement
C)positive reinforcement
D)negative punishment

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Angelo's behavior of going for a workout is being reinforced by the removal of stress, which is an example of negative reinforcement. The behavior is more likely to occur in the future because of this reinforcement. Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior, and negative punishment involves removing a desirable stimulus to decrease a behavior. Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior. None of these processes are occurring in Angelo's situation.

Angelo Loves to Go for an Aerobic Workout Every Day