Patrick takes a prescription medication in order to reduce pain and Kelly takes the same medication in order to experience a "drug high". Patrick's behaviour is reinforced by ____ reinforcement and Kelly's behaviour by ____ reinforcement.

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Patrick is taking the medication to reduce his pain, which is a negative reinforcement because the medication is removing an aversive stimulus (pain). Kelly is taking the medication to experience a "drug high", which is a positive reinforcement because the medication is providing a pleasurable experience.

Patrick Takes a Prescription Medication in Order to Reduce Pain