A Child Throws Tantrums in a Grocery Store

Multiple Choice

A child throws tantrums in a grocery store.After several experiences,the parent decides to extinguish the behavior.After a period of time,the temper tantrums decrease and stop.One day,the child throws a tantrum and the parent gives a piece of candy.The next time the child goes to the grocery store,they again throw a tantrum but this time the parent does not give the candy.The following time,when the child goes to the grocery store they throw a more intense tantrum than they did before.When this type of behavior occurs,it is called ______.

A) a fixed-ratio schedule
B) a partial reinforcement effect
C) the behavioral contrast effect
D) a contingent reinforcement effect