Which term refers to the removal of bad stimuli as a way of encouraging behaviour?
A) punisher
B) nonconditioner
C) negative reinforcement
D) extinguisher

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Negative reinforcement refers to the removal of negative or unpleasant stimuli in order to encourage a behavior. Punishment (option A) involves adding an unpleasant stimulus to discourage a behavior, while nonconditioning (option B) is not a recognized term in behavioral psychology. Extinction (option D) refers to the gradual disappearance of a behavior due to the lack of reinforcement.

Which Term Refers to the Removal of Bad Stimuli as a Way