Which of the Following Is an Example of the Use

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of the use of extinction with operant conditioning?

• A) A mother ignores her child's temper tantrum so that the behavior ultimately goes away.
• B) A mother gives in to her child's demands for candy by buying the child some chocolate so as to quiet him or her.
• C) A mother spanks a child when he or she starts throwing a tantrum.
• D) A mother gives a child chocolate prior to him or her asking for it so as to keep a tantrum from occurring in the first place.

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Definitions:

Production Factors

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Global Trade Flow

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Specialization of Labor

The division of labor into distinct tasks, where individuals specialize in specific tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.