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    Nicky Tends to Bite His Nails When He Becomes Nervous
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Nicky Tends to Bite His Nails When He Becomes Nervous

Question 135

Question 135

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Nicky tends to bite his nails when he becomes nervous because it calms him down. Nicky's behavior is an example of _______________.


A) negative reinforcement
B) generalization
C) classical conditioning
D) shaping

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