Negative ReinforcementReinforcement is a fundamental concept in Applied Behavior A... More occurs when an aversive stimulusStimulus is defined as any change in the environment or... More is removed or avoided after a behaviorBehavior refers to any activity or action that living o... More, which increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again in the future. Unlike punishment, negative reinforcement strengthens a behavior by eliminating something unpleasant.
Example
A child completes their homework early to avoid being scolded by a parent. The removal of the potential scolding (an aversive stimulus) increases the likelihood that the child will complete their homework early in the future.