Which of the following scenarios exemplifies negative reinforcement?
A. Nate no longer arrives late at work following a reprimand from his boss.
B. Drake no longer cuts class, now that his parents have confiscated his iPod.
C. Maria now buys a different brand of cigarettes to get two packs for the price of one.
D. Vanna fastens her seatbelt as soon as she gets in her car to stop the annoying alert sound.
Answer: D
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