Which statement best illustrates the concept of negative reinforcement?
A. A man ingests an aspirin to rid himself of a strong headache.
B. A woman injects heroin into her veins to obtain a "rush."
C. A rat presses a lever that results in delivery of shock through the floor of the chamber.
D. A hungry rat presses a lever to obtain a food pellet.
Answer: A
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a. biological therapy b. psychodynamic therapy c. behavioral therapy d. mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
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a. Dix c. Ross b. Barton d. Lincoln
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What will be an ideal response?