If a student studies very hard in order to avoid getting bad grades, this is an example of which behavioral principle?

A) positive reinforcement
B) negative reinforcement
C) punishment
D) shaping

Negative Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired response.

Positive Reinforcement

Any pleasant or desirable consequence that follows a response and increases the probability that the response will be repeated.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated in the future.