Question

daves boss told him that he doesnt have to attend the company picnic (which everybody dislikes) if dave meets his sales quota this month. daves boss is using

negative punishment

negative reinforcement

positive punishment

positive reinforcement

Explanation:

Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior. Here, the aversive stimulus is the company - picnic that everyone dislikes. Dave's boss is removing this aversive stimulus (not making him attend the picnic) if Dave meets his sales quota, which aims to increase Dave's sales - related behavior. Negative punishment involves removing a positive stimulus to decrease a behavior. Positive punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus to decrease a behavior. Positive reinforcement involves adding a positive stimulus to increase a behavior.

Answer:

B. negative reinforcement