If a Child Whines and Gets His Parents' Attention, He

question 25

Multiple Choice

If a child whines and gets his parents' attention, he will tend to whine more frequently in the future because he has experienced which principle of operant conditioning?

• A)shaping
• B)nonreinforcement
• C)positive reinforcement
• D)punishment

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Definitions:

Organization Culture

The shared values, beliefs, and practices that shape the social and psychological environment of a business or organization.

Ingratiation

A psychological technique aimed at making oneself more likable or favorable to others by means of flattery or other forms of manipulation.

Well-deserved Flattery

Genuine praise given to someone based on their actual achievements or qualities.

Rational Persuasion

A method of influencing others through the use of logical arguments and factual evidence.