Question

Because he is afraid of public speaking, Scott withdraws from a class that requires an oral presentation and enrolls in another class without a presentation requirement. He continues the pattern, switching classes each semester to avoid giving presentations. Scott’s behavior has been _____.

Answer 1

Answer:Negative Reinforcement

Explanation:

Scott's behavior can be linked with Negative reinforce work. Negative Reinforcement is a term outlined by B.F. skinner in his theory of operant conditioning. Negative reinforcement is associated behavior strengthened by ceasing, stopping and avoiding a negative outcome.

Negative outcome is linked with some type of discomfort , either physical or Psychological. If an individual tries to escape a certain type of situation it results in reinforcement of negative behavior.