Mark just broke up with Deborah. He used to see Deborah every day at 11:30 between classes but he decides to take an alternative route so that he won't have to feel bad when he sees her. Having successfully avoided the negative feelings from seeing Deborah, he now takes the alternate route every day. This is an example of _____________.
A)response cost punishment
B)positive reinforcement
C)negative reinforcement
D)positive punishment

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Mark's behavior of taking an alternative route is strengthened because it allows him to avoid the negative feelings associated with seeing Deborah. This is an example of negative reinforcement, where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus (seeing Deborah) increases the likelihood of a behavior (taking an alternate route).

Mark Just Broke Up with Deborah