Katie drinks to reduce the stress she feels at the end of a long day whereas John drinks simply because he "likes the taste of a good beer." Katie's drinking is maintained by _____ reinforcement whereas John's is maintained by _____ reinforcement.
A) positive; positive
B) positive; negative
C) negative; positive
D) negative; negative

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Katie's drinking to reduce stress is an example of negative reinforcement because it removes the unpleasant feeling of stress, while John's drinking because he enjoys the taste is an example of positive reinforcement, as it adds a pleasurable experience.

Katie Drinks to Reduce the Stress She Feels at the End