Automatic negative reinforcementNegative Reinforcement occurs when an aversive stimulus is r... occurs when a behaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living o... is strengthened because it directly results in the removal, reduction, or avoidance of an aversive stimulusStimulus is defined as any change in the environment or..., without the involvement of another person. The reinforcementReinforcement is a fundamental concept in Applied Behavior A... is intrinsic to the behavior itself, meaning the behavior occurs to eliminate an unpleasant sensation or experience, and the individual is motivated to continue the behavior because it alleviates discomfort.
Example
An individual scratches their skin to relieve an itch. In this case, the behavior (scratching) is automatically reinforced because it removes the aversive sensation (itchiness), making it more likely that the individual will scratch again when experiencing similar discomfort. No one else is involved in providing the reinforcement—the relief comes directly from the behavior itself.
Reinforcement, Socially Mediated Negative ReinforcementA student frequently complains about a difficult math assign...