Kim writes a behavioral contract with her psychologist that states she will keep her appointments.Kim makes out checks for organizations she dislikes,and if she misses an appointment the psychologist will mail one check.By keeping appointments,Kim is able to avoid this consequence.This is a ____________ contingency for Kim's desirable behavior of keeping appointments.

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​Kim writes a behavioral contract with her psychologist that states she will keep her appointments.Kim makes out checks for organizations she dislikes,and if she misses an appointment the psychologist will mail one check.By keeping appointments,Kim is able to avoid this consequence.This is a ____________ contingency for Kim's desirable behavior of keeping appointments.

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This is an example of negative reinforcement where a negative consequence (mailing a check to an organization Kim dislikes) is removed by Kim's desirable behavior of keeping appointments with her psychologist.

​Kim Writes a Behavioral Contract with Her Psychologist That States

Kim Writes a Behavioral Contract with Her Psychologist That States