Question

Michael is busy with project work that he brought home. His son, Stephen, wants him to put a movie in the DVD player. Michael tells him to wait for 10 minutes, but his son whines and complains so much that Michael decides to put the movie in right now. Michael's son's whining best illustrates:a. negative reinforcement.

b. secondary reinforcement.
c. erratic behavior.
d. positive reinforcement.

Answer 1

A. Negative reinforcement

Step-by-step explanation:

Negative reinforcement is a theory of operant conditioning in which a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus.