Question

Michael is busy with his work project that he brought home. His son wants him to put a movie in the DVD player. Michael tells him to wait 10 minutes; however, his son whines and complains so much that Michael decides to put the movie in right now. This be
a. negative reinforcement.
b. secondary reinforcement.
c. erratic behavior.
d. positive reinforcement.

Answer 1

Answer:

Negative reinforcement

Explanation:

In negative reinforcement a behavior or response is strengthened by removing, or stopping a negative outcome. In other words, negative reinforcement occurs when a present situation of circumstances is removed as a result of an individual's behavior, hence creating a favorable or good outcome for the person.

In this case Michael's son whined and complained to move his father to put a movie in the DVD player, he is most likely going to use this technique some other time, to achieve this result.