Shelley Has Noticed That If Her Dad Is in Good

question 93

Multiple Choice

Shelley has noticed that if her dad is in good mood,he will usually praise her for working on her homework in the evening.If he isn't in a good mood,he does not praise her.Relative to the principles of operant conditioning,the mood of Shelley's dad would be considered a(n) _________,signalling when he will praise her for her homework.

• A) antecedent
• B) behaviour
• C) conditioned stimulus
• D) consequence

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