Carol Begged Her Father for Some Candy When They Were

question 41

Multiple Choice

Carol begged her father for some candy when they were in the grocery store. Eventually, Carol's father gave in and bought Carol some candy. According to theories of operant conditioning, what is likely to happen the next time Carol and her father go to the grocery store?

• A)Carol will not beg for candy because her begging the last time that they were in the store led to negative consequences.
• B)Carol will not beg for candy because her begging the last time that they were in the store led to positive consequences.
• C)Carol will beg for candy because her begging the last time they were in the store led to positive consequences.
• D)Carol will beg for candy because her begging the last time they were in the store led to negative consequences.

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