"Negative reinforcement" refers to the reinforcing effect that follows the removal or avoidance of an aversive stimulus.Negative reinforcement thus explains:

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Negative reinforcement refers to the removal or avoidance of an aversive stimulus. In the case of drug addiction, physical dependence leads to the presence of aversive symptoms during the "abstinence syndrome." Re-administering the drug leads to the removal of these symptoms, which is an example of negative reinforcement. Therefore, motivation to re-administer a drug when physically dependent is explained by negative reinforcement.

"Negative Reinforcement" Refers to the Reinforcing Effect That Follows the Removal