If you decided to avoid behavior X because you did not want the negative consequences of doing X,then you would have been reacting to a message of __________.

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Deterrence is the use of punishment or the threat of punishment to discourage people from engaging in behaviors that have negative consequences. Therefore, if someone decides to avoid behavior X because they do not want the negative consequences, they are reacting to a message of deterrence. Tertiary prevention refers to interventions that aim to prevent the recurrence of a problem or to lessen its impact after it has occurred. Reward refers to positive reinforcement for desired behaviors. Psychological dependence refers to a situation when a person feels like they need a particular behavior or substance to function normally. None of these options fit the scenario presented in the question.

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