Sally turns in her exam, and no longer feels the pressure of test-taking. She is more likely to do this again next time. This example best illustrates the concept of
a. negative punishment.
b. negative reinforcement.
c. positive reinforcement.
d. stimulus empowerment.
b
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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