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A Deep Fryer Used in a Fast-Food Restaurant Is Operated

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A deep fryer used in a fast-food restaurant is operated by nine minors.The fryer is manually operated and the employees are required to immerse the food items in hot oil.This task was performed regularly based on the instructions provided by the store managers and senior staff members.Does the restaurant violate any rule?


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Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a behavior becomes more likely to occur due to the consequence that follows it, can be positive or negative.

Favourable Consequences

Favourable consequences are positive outcomes or benefits that result from specific actions or behaviors, often serving as reinforcement.

B.F. Skinner

A prominent psychologist renowned for his work in behaviorism, particularly the development of operant conditioning.

Extinction

Gradual reduction and eventual disappearance of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is no longer paired with the unconditioned stimulus.

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