Liam has social anxiety disorder and is very anxious about attending his company's upcoming party. On the day of the party, he sends an email to his boss explaining that he will not be able to attend. As soon as the email is sent, he feels an overwhelming sense of relief and his anxiety quickly resolves. This scenario is an example of
A. negative reinforcement.
B. negative punishment.
C. positive reinforcement.
D. positive punishment.
Answer: A
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