If it rains,opening your umbrella keeps you from getting wet.Escaping from getting wet would be _______ of the behavior of opening your umbrella.
A)positive reinforcement
B)positive punishment
C)negative reinforcement
D)negative punishment

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Negative reinforcement is the process by which a behavior is strengthened because it removes or avoids a negative outcome. In this scenario, the negative outcome is getting wet, and opening the umbrella removes or avoids this negative outcome, thereby strengthening the behavior of opening the umbrella.

If It Rains,opening Your Umbrella Keeps You from Getting Wet