In the middle of a difficult exam, Robert tells his teacher that his stomach hurts, and the teacher immediately sends him to the school nurse. On several later occasions when he has a difficult test or assignment, Robert again tells his teacher that he doesn't feel well. Robert's frequent trips to the nurse have:

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Robert's behavior of telling his teacher he doesn't feel well has resulted in the teacher immediately sending him to the nurse, which provides relief from the difficult exam or assignment. This relief serves as a negative reinforcement, increasing the likelihood that Robert will continue to engage in this behavior in the future.

In the Middle of a Difficult Exam, Robert Tells His