Practice mode Psychology

For most people, what role do personal insults, fines and headaches play in conditioning?

Correct answer A. Negative reinforcers

Explanation

These are aversive stimuli; in operant terms their removal strengthens whatever behaviour ends them, so textbooks such as Myers classify them as negative reinforcers.

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