A parent promises to stop criticizing her son when he behaves in the "correct" manner.This is an example of ________.

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This is an example of negative reinforcement because the parent is removing a negative stimulus (criticism) in response to the son's behavior. By promising to stop criticizing the son when he behaves in the correct manner, the parent is reinforcing the desired behavior by removing a negative consequence.

A Parent Promises to Stop Criticizing Her Son When He