A nurse manager often uses negative reinforcers as part of operant conditioning in order to inhibit undesirable behaviors. What often results from this action? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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1. Avoidance behavior can be a result of use of negative reinforcers.
2. The undesirable behavior may go away temporarily, but it often returns.
3. Often negative reinforcers, or punishment, do not result in a decrease in the undesired behavior.
4. Calling in sick is a way of avoiding the punishment.
5. If the manager stops monitoring the situation and does not consistently employ the negative reinforcer, the behavior resurfaces.

A Nurse Manager Often Uses Negative Reinforcers as Part of Operant