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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