You Are Babysitting a Toddler Who Wants a Cookie Before

question 38

Multiple Choice

You are babysitting a toddler who wants a cookie before bed.You say "no" so the toddler begins to throw a tantrum.To get the toddler to stop throwing a tantrum you give in and give her a cookie.The toddler has (inadvertently) used ______ to shape your behavior.

• A) positive reinforcement
• B) negative reinforcement
• C) punishment
• D) observational learning

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Definitions:

Prevailing Viewpoints

The most widely accepted perspectives or opinions on a particular topic within a group or society.

Forces

Influences or powers that cause an object to undergo a certain change in motion, direction, or shape.

Psychological Disturbances

A range of psychological problems or disorders that affect an individual's thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior.

Conscious Desires

Conscious desires are wishes or wants that individuals are aware of and can articulate, typically motivating behavior toward goal attainment.