In early November, Malcolm always buys a few cords of hardwood so keep his cabin warm in the winter. Which of the following best describes Malcolm's actions?
a. escape activity
b. positive reinforcement
c. avoidance activity
d. intrinsic reinforcement
Ans: c. avoidance activity. Buying wood for his stove will help Malcolm to avoid the aversive stimulus of being cold in the winter months. This is a type of negative reinforcement, because he is removing the unpleasant stimulus (the cold).
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