Which of the following illustrates the concept of negative reinforcement?

a. A woman injects heroin into her veins to obtain a "rush."
b. A hungry rat presses a lever to obtain a food pellet.
c. A rat presses a lever that results in delivery of a shock through the floor of the chamber.
d. A man ingests an aspirin to rid himself of a strong headache.
e. A child is sent to his room after screaming at the dinner table.


Answer: d. A man ingests an aspirin to rid himself of a strong headache.

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