A child is scolded for using his fingers instead of his fork to eat some spaghetti.The scolding stops when he picks up his fork.This is an example of _______ reinforcement.
A)positive
B)negative
C)tertiary
D)secondary

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This is an example of negative reinforcement because the scolding (aversive stimulus) was removed when the child picked up his fork (desired behavior).

A Child Is Scolded for Using His Fingers Instead of His