You are on your grandfather's farm and wander into the
chicken yard when a "mad" hen comes running at you squawking and with her wings flapping. She even pecks you on your ankle. You stay away from this area of the farm during the rest of your visit due to
a. punishment.
b. negative reinforcement.
c. nonreinforcement.
d. shaping.
ANSWER: a
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