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jjjetplane

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Negative reinforcement _____ behavior.
 
  A) strengthens
  B) weakens
  C) punishes
  D) both b and c

Question 2

An adherent patient who reduces her pain by taking prescribed medication as scheduled is an example of
 
  A) classical conditioning.
  B) negative punishment.
  C) positive reinforcement.
  D) negative reinforcement.



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

D



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