Nicky tends to bite his nails when he becomes nervous because it calms him down.Nicky's behaviour is an example of _______________.
A)negative reinforcement
B)generalization
C)classical conditioning
D)shaping

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Nicky's behavior is an example of negative reinforcement because biting his nails removes the discomfort of nervousness, thereby reinforcing the behavior.

Nicky Tends to Bite His Nails When He Becomes Nervous