Negative reinforcement is negative in the sense that:
A)a consequence stimulus is delivered in a negative manner.
B)it results in the removal of the behavior.
C)the behavior results in the removal of a negative reinforcer.
D)the behavior is decreased/weakened.

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Negative reinforcement means that a behavior is strengthened by the removal or avoidance of a negative reinforcer. In other words, the behavior leads to the removal of an aversive stimulus, such as pain, discomfort, or an unpleasant task. This removal of the negative reinforcer serves as a reward for the behavior, which makes it more likely to occur in the future. Therefore, negative reinforcement is not negative in the sense of being punishment or aversive, but rather negative in the sense of removing or avoiding something unpleasant. Choice A is incorrect because negative reinforcement does not necessarily involve delivering a consequence stimulus in a negative manner. Choice B is incorrect because negative reinforcement does not result in the removal of the behavior, but rather the behavior is strengthened. Choice D is incorrect because the behavior is actually strengthened, not decreased or weakened.

Negative Reinforcement Is Negative in the Sense That