Delmar constantly complained to his wife Merna about pain in his knee. Merna decided to stop sympathizing with Delmar and to withhold any sort of positive reinforcement to his pain behaviors, so we would expect Delmar to stop feeling pain in his knee.

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​Delmar constantly complained to his wife Merna about pain in his knee. Merna decided to stop sympathizing with Delmar and to withhold any sort of positive reinforcement to his pain behaviors, so we would expect Delmar to stop feeling pain in his knee.

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Pain is a real physical sensation and cannot necessarily be controlled by external factors like positive reinforcement or lack thereof. While psychological factors can play a role in perception and reaction to pain, it is not advisable to withhold sympathy or support from someone experiencing pain as it can have negative mental health consequences.

​Delmar Constantly Complained to His Wife Merna About Pain in His

Delmar Constantly Complained to His Wife Merna About Pain in His