If you nag someone until they do a chore, and then stop nagging them when they do it, it is an example of __________
a) negative reinforcement
b) aversive conditioning
c) punishment
d) positive reinforcement
ANS: A, When the desired behavior occurs, the nagging (an aversive stimulus) will be removed. That serves the function of negative reinforcement as it will strengthen the desired behavior in the future.
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