A Child Learns to Whine to Get Items at the Store

question 127

Multiple Choice

A child learns to whine to get items at the store because when she whines,her parents get frustrated and give her the desired items.She is basically being rewarded for her whining even though her parents do not seem to realize this and are frustrated because the whining is increasing.This is an example of ______ conditioning.

• A)operant conditioning
• B)classical conditioning
• C)behavior conditioning
• D)unconscious conditioning

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Definitions:

Allowance Account

An account used to record adjustments for potential future losses or defaults on receivables, essentially reducing the value of accounts receivable to a more realistic figure.

Accounts Receivable

Debts incurred by customers to a company for using or obtaining its goods or services without making immediate payment.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique that adjusts accounts receivable for the estimated uncollectible amounts.

Accounts Receivable

Unsettled charges owed by clients to a company for the consumption or acquisition of goods or services.