Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
A)Stella changes the oil in her car to avoid engine seizure.
B)Mark hits his little brother because the brother broke Mark's bike.
C)Suzie cries after losing the card game.
D)Ed gets a gold star because he didn't act out.

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Negative reinforcement involves removing or avoiding an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior. In this case, Stella changes the oil in her car to avoid the aversive consequence of engine seizure, which increases the likelihood that she will maintain her car's health.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement