Allison has a piercing headache that is really getting in the way of her ability to do anything.She takes two extra-strength pain killers and sits quietly for a half-hour.When that time is up,the pain has significantly reduced,and Allison is able to get some of her chores done.Allison will probably take the pain-killers again the next time she has a headache,and this is due to the effects of:
A) negative reinforcement
B) positive punishment
C) negative punishment
D) positive reinforcement

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The reduction of headache pain after taking painkillers acts as a negative reinforcement because it removes the unpleasant stimulus (the headache), encouraging Allison to use the same method (taking painkillers) in the future to alleviate pain.

Allison Has a Piercing Headache That Is Really Getting in the Way