Sybil Wants Her Daughter to Put Her Dishes in the Dishwasher

question 56

Multiple Choice

Sybil wants her daughter to put her dishes in the dishwasher. She shows her how to open the dishwasher, tells her where different items go, and explains that if everyone in the family puts their dishes away, it will be much easier to keep the kitchen clean and pleasant. Sybil is using

• A) reinforcement.
• B) punishment.
• C) direct instruction.
• D) inhibition.

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