When Jimmy bites himself, his teacher withdraws her request that he complete an in-class assignment. This is an example of a positive reinforcer.

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This is an example of negative reinforcement, as the removal of the teacher's request (an aversive stimulus) increases the likelihood of Jimmy biting himself in the future to avoid assignments.

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