Responses that lead organisms to get rid of painful stimuli or avoid and escape from them provides ______.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Negative reinforcement
Negative reinforcement refers to the process by which a response or behavior is strengthened by stopping, removing, or avoiding a negative outcome or aversive stimulus. In this case, responses that help organisms avoid or escape painful stimuli reinforce the behavior by removing the discomfort.