Question

Which of the following is most likely to be an example of a negative reinforcement?

A. getting an "A" on a test after studying especially hard
B. making your bed to get your parents to stop nagging you
C. being given a check at the end of your work week
D. receiving a hug of thanks after helping a friend

Answer 1

B. making your bed to get your parents to stop nagging you

Step-by-step explanation:

Negative reinforcement, in psychology, is referred to as a type of reinforcement that comes under the operant conditioning theory which was proposed by B. F. Skinner, and is determined as specific behavior or response that is being strengthened by ignoring, removing, avoiding, stopping, either a "negative outcome" or an "aversive stimulus".

The correct answer for the given question is option B.