Multiple Choice
Suppose 3-year-old Brett throws a temper tantrum at the checkout counter because he wants some candy. To keep Brett quiet, his mother buys him a candy bar. In this example, the candy bar is an example of _____ that, according to operant conditioning principles, will _____ the probability of Brett's throwing another temper tantrum.
A) a punisher; decrease
B) a punisher; increase
C) a reinforcer; decrease
D) a reinforcer; increase
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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