Janice is trying to teach her dog to heel,so she buys a choke collar.Every time the dog strains on the leash,the collar restricts around his neck.Every time the dog drops back to walk beside her,the collar loosens up.In theory,this should cause the dog to learn to walk beside Janice.What type of consequence results from the collar loosening up?
A) Positive reinforcement
B) Negative reinforcement
C) Aversive/positive punishment (punishment by application)
D) Response cost/negative punishment (punishment by removal)

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The loosening of the collar serves as negative reinforcement because it removes the aversive restriction on the dog's neck when it exhibits the desired behavior of walking beside Janice.

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