After a stressful day of work,Jamie often takes two aspirin,which she feels helps to relieve her stress and anxiety.This type of behavior is an example of ____.
A)positive punishment
B)negative reinforcement
C)positive reinforcement
D)negative punishment

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Jamie's behavior of taking aspirin is being reinforced by the removal of her stress and anxiety. This is an example of negative reinforcement, where a behavior is strengthened by the removal or avoidance of an aversive stimulus (in this case, stress and anxiety). Positive punishment, positive reinforcement, and negative punishment do not apply in this scenario.

After a Stressful Day of Work,Jamie Often Takes Two Aspirin,which