What is negative reinforcement
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What is negative reinforcement? Define two types of negative reinforcement and explain why negative reinforcement is not always the best way of dealing with problems.
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Negative reinforcement occurs when a behavior (response) is followed by the removal of an aversive stimulus (commonly seen as unpleasant) thereby increasing that behavior's frequency.
Here are two types of negative reinforcement.
The first one something negative is happening, and the person has to act to get rid of it. The second, a person alters their behaviour to get something positive out of it.
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