Allowing a child to leave his room when he stops a temper tantrum is an example of
A) Positive reinforcement.
B) Negative reinforcement.
C) Shaping.
D) Cognition.

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Negative reinforcement is the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the probability of a behavior being repeated. Allowing the child to leave his room after stopping a tantrum removes the unpleasant experience of being confined in the room, thus increasing the likelihood of the child stopping future tantrums.

Allowing a Child to Leave His Room When He Stops