William Has Noticed That Every Time His Dog Sits Quietly

question 28

Multiple Choice

William has noticed that every time his dog sits quietly by his chair, he tends to scratch the dog's ears. As a result, the dog usually sits quietly by William's chair any time William sits in the chair. This is an example of

• A)positive reinforcement.
• B)negative reinforcement.
• C)escape learning.
• D)positive punishment.
• E)negative punishment.

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