Sticking the tongue on the flagpole is an example of negative reinforcement because it produces an unpleasant sensation. In consequence, this behavior will be avoided in the future.
Negative reinforcement refers to a phenomenon thatallows teaching a particular behavior.
Negative reinforcement occurs when an uncomfortable and/or unpleasant situation is taken away as a reaction to a particular stimulus.
This process (negative reinforcement) involves discarding the negative situation in order to strengthen a particular behavior.
A presidential candidate plans to begin her campaign by visiting the capitals in 3 of 40 states. What is the probability that she selects the route of three specific capitals? A presidential candidate plans to begin her campaign by visiting the capitals in 3 of 40 states.