Steve has been writing and receiving grants for a university for the past 10 years.However,when he recently asked for a raise in his salary,it was denied.As a result,Steve's grant writing behavior has significantly decreased.Steve is experiencing a ______ effect.
A)behavioral contrast
B)serial position
C)positive contrast
D)negative contrast

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Steve is experiencing a negative contrast effect, where a decrease in reinforcement (denied raise) leads to a decrease in the behavior (grant writing).

Steve Has Been Writing and Receiving Grants for a University