Any behavior that tends to reduce or avoid conditions that are detrimental to the survival of the organism is
A)positively reinforced.
B)negatively reinforced.
C)extinguished.
D)punished.

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Behavior that reduces or avoids detrimental conditions is an example of negative reinforcement. Negative reinforcement involves the removal or avoidance of a negative or aversive stimulus following a desired behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again in similar circumstances.

Any Behavior That Tends to Reduce or Avoid Conditions That