In operant conditioning, which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

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Negative reinforcement is the removal of an aversive stimulus, which leads to an increase in the frequency of a behavior. In this scenario, the student completing all homework is allowed to skip a quiz, which is the removal of an aversive stimulus (having to take the quiz). This leads to an increase in the frequency of the behavior (completing all homework).

In Operant Conditioning, Which of the Following Is an Example