David's mother insists that he vacuum the living room carpet. But when she sees how haphazardly he vacuums he misses two-thirds of the carpet), she tells him, "Never mind, I'll do it!" David's escape of household chores:

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David's behavior (escaping the chore) is negatively reinforced because his mother's decision to take over the task removes the aversive stimulus (the chore itself), making it more likely that David will attempt to avoid or escape chores in the future.

David's Mother Insists That He Vacuum the Living Room Carpet