Elton's mother has been nagging and nagging that he should stop fooling around with his guitar and start studying.Finally,in order to stop her nagging,Elton complies and hits the books.This example illustrates _______________.
A)positive punishment
B)negative punishment
C)positive reinforcement
D)negative reinforcement

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Negative reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus. In this case, Elton studies to stop his mother's nagging, which is the aversive stimulus.

Elton's Mother Has Been Nagging and Nagging That He Should