A child cries when her mother is brushing the child's teeth, and her mother stops brushing. As a result the child is more likely to cry when she gets her teeth brushed. Does this example illustrate positive or negative reinforcement for crying?

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A child cries when her mother is brushing the child’s teeth, and her mother stops brushing. As a result the child is more likely to cry when she gets her teeth brushed. Does this example illustrate positive or negative reinforcement for crying?

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A child cries when her mother is brushing the child's teeth, and her mother stops brushing. As a result the child is more likely to cry when she gets her teeth brushed. Does this example illustrate positive or negative reinforcement for crying?

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