A(n) _____ reinforcer refers to the removal of an unpleasant stimulus, for instance, putting on a sweater when a person feels it is cold, which leads to an increase in the probability that a preceding response will be repeated in the future.

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The definition of negative reinforcement is the removal of an unpleasant stimulus, leading to an increase in the probability that a preceding response will be repeated in the future. Option B refers to a type of reinforcement that has been learned through association, option C refers to an automatic response that occurs without learning, and option D refers to a stimulus that does not elicit a response.

A(n) _____ Reinforcer Refers to the Removal of an Unpleasant