To keep from getting mosquito bites when he mows the lawn, Kevin always sprays himself with insect repellant before he starts mowing. Using operant conditioning terms, this is an example of:
A) positive reinforcement.
B) negative reinforcement of avoidance behavior .
C) extinction.
D) negative reinforcement of escape behavior.

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Negative reinforcement of avoidance behavior occurs when a behavior is strengthened by preventing an unpleasant stimulus, such as mosquito bites, by using insect repellent.

To Keep from Getting Mosquito Bites When He Mows the Lawn