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Negative Reinforcement in Seatbelt Systems
Car manufacturers utilize negative reinforcement to encourage drivers to fasten their seatbelts. The vehicle produces an annoying beeping sound that only stops when the seatbelt is buckled. The removal of this undesirable auditory stimulus increases the likelihood of the desired behavior in the future.
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Example of Negative Reinforcement: Horse Training
A child is afraid of the dark and cries every night when the lights are turned off. To stop the crying, the parent leaves a nightlight on. The parent observes that as long as the nightlight is on, the child no longer cries. Consequently, the parent decides to use the nightlight every night. Which statement best explains why the parent's behavior of using the nightlight is strengthened?
A child is afraid of the dark and cries every night when the lights are turned off. To stop the crying, the parent leaves a nightlight on. The parent observes that as long as the nightlight is on, the child no longer cries. Consequently, the parent decides to use the nightlight every night. Which statement best explains why the parent's behavior of using the nightlight is strengthened?
Negative Reinforcement in Seatbelt Systems
Negative Reinforcement in Horse Training