Taking an aspirin every day to reduce one's chances of a heart attack is an example of a behavior controlled by
A)positive reinforcement
B)negative reinforcement
C)punishment
D)omission

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus in order to increase the likelihood of a behavior. In this case, taking aspirin is a behavior that is reinforced by the avoidance of a potential heart attack.

Taking an Aspirin Every Day to Reduce One's Chances of a Heart