Chris does not like it when his infant son, Jacob, cries. Chris finds that if he makes goofy faces while Jacob is crying, Jacob will stop. Which learning principle best explains why Chris is more likely to make goofy faces in the future to make Jacob stop crying?

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Negative reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened because it removes or reduces an unpleasant stimulus. In this case, Chris making goofy faces removes the unpleasant stimulus of Jacob's crying, making Chris more likely to repeat the behavior in the future.

Chris Does Not Like It When His Infant Son, Jacob