Olivia decided to try a new recipe. For dinner that night, she served up the new "Chef's Surprise," which she spent most of the day preparing. After one taste, the rest of the family voted to go out for pizza. Because she has experienced negative reinforcement, Olivia no longer tries new recipes.

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Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. Olivia's situation describes a punishment (the family's reaction) that may decrease her likelihood of trying new recipes, not negative reinforcement.

Olivia Decided to Try a New Recipe