In order to relieve the pain of a headache, people take aspirin or some other pain reliever without consulting a physician. The removal of the headache encourages them to take an aspirin the next time they have a similar type of pain. This demonstrates

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Positive reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened by the addition of a positive consequence. In this scenario, the removal of the headache serves as a positive consequence for taking aspirin, therefore strengthening the behavior of taking aspirin in the future.

In Order to Relieve the Pain of a Headache, People