Putting on sunglasses to relieve glare is an example of which of the types of punishment and reinforcement?
A)aversive punishment
B)negative reinforcement
C)positive reinforcement
D)response cost

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Using sunglasses to relieve glare is an example of negative reinforcement. Negative reinforcement is the removal or avoidance of an aversive consequence, which leads to an increase in the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. In this case, wearing sunglasses (behavior) removes the aversive consequence of glare, increasing the likelihood of wearing sunglasses in similar situations in the future.

Putting on Sunglasses to Relieve Glare Is an Example of Which