Shelley Has Noticed That If Her Dad Is in Good

question 170

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 doesn't do this. Based on the principles of operant conditioning, the mood of Shelley's dad signals when he will praise her for her homework and this is considered to be a(n) _.

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

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