Grant helped Morgan by taking out the trash at her apartment on pickup day. He found that his assistance reduced her stress level and made her less likely to get upset at him. Therefore, he continued to take out her trash. In this case, Morgan's reduction of stress and anger toward Grant is an example of a

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Negative reinforcement occurs when a behavior is strengthened as a result of stopping or avoiding a negative outcome. In this case, Grant's behavior of taking out the trash is reinforced because it leads to a reduction in Morgan's stress and anger towards him.

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