AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
Taking aspirin to end a headache is maintained by
A.negative reinforcement
B.positive reinforcement
C.positive punishment
D.negative punishment
Explanation
Core Concept
The headache (aversive) is removed, strengthening the aspirin-taking — negative means subtraction, not punishment.
Correct Answer
Anegative reinforcement
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