Question

what type of behavior modification is used when a parent tells a child they dont have to do a certain chore when they behave correctly?
○ punishment
○ positive reinforcement
○ negative reinforcement

Explanation:

Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive or unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior. Here, the chore (an unpleasant task for the child) is removed when the child behaves correctly, which aims to increase the correct - behavior frequency.

Answer:

C. Negative Reinforcement