Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
A. waking up just before the alarm clock goes off in order to avoid the obnoxious alarm sound
B. going shopping after getting a "B" on a difficult exam
C. treating yourself to an iTunes gift card after cleaning your room
D. exercising less after running a mini marathon
Answer (1)
The best example of negative reinforcement is waking up just before the alarm goes off to avoid its obnoxious sound. This behavior illustrates that the individual is motivated to perform the desirable action to remove an unpleasant experience. The other options focus on rewards rather than the removal of negative stimuli. ;
