When Dax thinks about his sorely missed girlfriend, he drinks alcohol, which helps dull his feelings. This example BEST illustrates __________.
A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) positive punishment
D) negative punishment

Question

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Dax's behavior of drinking alcohol is negatively reinforced because it is removing or avoiding the unpleasant feelings he has when he thinks about his girlfriend.

When Dax Thinks About His Sorely Missed Girlfriend, He Drinks