Adrianna's parents nag her because she is not living up to her academic potential. She increases her study time to stop the nagging. This is an example of:

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This is an example of negative reinforcement because Adrianna increased her studying behavior to remove the nagging, which is considered an aversive stimulus. By engaging in the behavior of studying more, she is removing or reducing the aversive stimulus of her parents nagging her.

Adrianna's Parents Nag Her Because She Is Not Living Up