Tunde has developed generalized anxiety and has begun drinking alcohol to self-medicate to temporarily reduce his anxiety.Research suggests that Tunde's drinking behavior is due to:
A) positive reinforcement.
B) positive punishment.
C) negative reinforcement.
D) negative punishment.

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Tunde's drinking behavior is a result of negative reinforcement, where he is engaging in a behavior (drinking) in order to remove or avoid a negative experience (anxiety). This behavior is likely to continue because it is reinforcing for Tunde in the short-term, as it temporarily reduces his anxiety, even though it may have negative long-term consequences.

Tunde Has Developed Generalized Anxiety and Has Begun Drinking Alcohol