Nancy has a headache; she takes some aspirin, and the headache goes away. Nancy is more likely to take aspirin again. This is an example of
A)negative reinforcement.
B)classical conditioning.
C)positive reinforcement.
D)punishers.

Question

Nancy has a headache; she takes some aspirin, and the headache goes away. Nancy is more likely to take aspirin again. This is an example of ​
A)negative reinforcement.
B)classical conditioning.
C)positive reinforcement.
D)punishers.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Negative reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened because it removes or diminishes a negative outcome, such as a headache. Taking aspirin removed the headache, which is likely to increase the behavior (taking aspirin) in the future.

Nancy Has a Headache; She Takes Some Aspirin, and the Headache