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. the value placed on different objects in the environment b. rewards and punishments c. the value placed on different personal goals d. expectancies about the rewards of particular behaviors e. expectancies about the possible punishments associated with particular behaviors
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