Pat takes a prescription medication in order to reduce pain; Kelly takes the same medication in order to experience a "drug high." Pat's behavior is reinforced by _____ reinforcement and Kelly's behavior by _____ reinforcement.
A)negative; positive
B)positive; negative
C)positive; positive
D)negative; negative

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Pat's behavior is reinforced by negative reinforcement because the medication reduces pain (removes an unpleasant stimulus). Kelly's behavior is reinforced by positive reinforcement because the medication provides a "drug high" (adds a pleasant stimulus).

Pat Takes a Prescription Medication in Order to Reduce Pain;