Question

Negative reinforcement is Multiple Choice a. weakening a behavior by ignoring it. b. weakening a behavior through contingently presenting something displeasing. c. weakening behavior by contingently withdrawing something positive. d. strengthening a behavior by contingently withdrawing something displeasing. e. strengthening a behavior by contingently presenting something pleasing.

Answer 1

d. strengthening a behavior by contingently withdrawing something displeasing

Step-by-step explanation:

Negative reinforcement is a explained by B.F Skinner in his theory of operant condition, this method can be used to help teach specific behavior with means by which a behavior or response is strengthen by stopping , removing or avoiding a negative outcome i.e something uncomfortable is taken away in response to a stimulus

Negative reinforcement strengthening a behavior by contingently withdrawing something displeasing. for example, a rat presses a button(behavior) that turn off water sprinkling(aversive stimulus)