Once a fear is acquired,the person may start avoiding the anxiety-producing stimulus.This is an example of

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a certain behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior happening again in the future. In this case, the avoidance of an anxiety-producing stimulus is reinforced by the removal of fear and anxiety, thus increasing the likelihood of continued avoidance.

Once a Fear Is Acquired,the Person May Start Avoiding the Anxiety-Producing