Derek Did Not Clean the Dishes Even Though It Was

question 51

Multiple Choice

Derek did not clean the dishes even though it was his turn. As a result, his parents told him he could not go to his friend's house to play. What did his parents engage in?

• A)reinforcement
• B) punishment
• C) vicarious learning
• D) shaping

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