Negative reinforcement refers to providing salespeople with a pleasant consequence for having engaged in the desired behavior (e.g., providing a bonus for opening new accounts).

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Negative reinforcement involves removing an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior, not providing a pleasant consequence. Providing a bonus is an example of positive reinforcement.

Negative Reinforcement Refers to Providing Salespeople with a Pleasant Consequence