Which of the following is true about negative reinforcement?

A. It strengthens a response

B. It works by reducing or removing something undesirable or unpleasant

C. Fastening a seatbelt in car to turn off beeping sound is an example of negative reinforcement

D. It weakens a response

E. It works by increasing desirability and pleasantness of a stimulus

Choose a most appropriate answer from the options given below:

1. AD, B only
2. BA, B, C only
3. CA, E only
4. DD, B, C only

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Correct answer: B. A, B, C only

Explanation

Negative reinforcement strengthens a response by removing something unpleasant, as when buckling the seatbelt stops the beeping.