Terrell is in basic training in the U.S. Army. His drill sergeant often violates Terrell's space by yelling directly into his face at a three-inch distance. Terrell doesn't like it, but he tolerates the behavior because his sergeant has

a. positive violation valence.
b. negative violation valence.
c. negative reward valence.
d. positive reward valence.


D

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