Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement in action?
A) putting down a cooking pot when it is too hot
B) patting your dog when he obeys you
C) taking an aspirin to get rid of a headache
D) a mother speaking sharply to her naughty child
E) being fined for driving too fast

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. Taking an aspirin removes the unpleasant stimulus of a headache, thereby reinforcing the behavior of taking aspirin for relief.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Negative Reinforcement