Regarding operant conditioning, which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
A) A student is sent to detention for fighting
B) A student is exempted from a weekly quiz for exemplary homework
C) A student loses earned free time for playing with lab equipment
D) A student turns in neater homework when the teacher praises neatness
Answer: B
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A. the gamma camera. B. x-rays. C. powerful magnets. D. histology techniques.
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a) birth control b) AZT c) DES (diethylstilbestrol) d) thalidomide
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A. less than 10 words B. no more than 12 words C. 150-250 words D. The APA does not state a word limit.