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Timmy is in the mall with his mom, and is throwing a fit because he wants her to buy him a new
toy. Embarrassed by the screaming of her son, his mom caves and buys him the toy. In terms of
operant conditioning, what just happened to Timmy?
O he received positive punishment
O he received negative punishment
O he received positive reinforcement
O he received negative reinforcement


Sagot :

Answer:

he has received negative positive punishment...? I"M SORRY IF IT"S WRONG!!!

Step-by-step explanation:

Positive reinforcement.

His mom has encouraged the behavior by rewarding him with a toy. This reinforces the behavior (even though it is an undesirable one).