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One of the most basic principles of behavioral science is that rewarded behaviors are more likely to be repeated. This principle is referred to as reinforcement, and it affects everyone -- pets, children, and adults.
With negative reinforcement, the chance that a behavior will be repeated is increased by removing something that is unpleasant. For example, if you have a headache and find that you can escape this unpleasant feeling by taking an aspirin, the behavior of taking the aspirin is likely to be repeated the next time you have a headache.
With negative reinforcement, the chance that a behavior will be repeated is increased by removing something that is unpleasant. For example, if you have a headache and find that you can escape this unpleasant feeling by taking an aspirin, the behavior of taking the aspirin is likely to be repeated the next time you have a headache.
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