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Jipu 123

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on: Jul 6, 2018
Operant behavior is reflexive or unlearned behavior.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The toddler knew if he held his breath his parents would yield to his demands. But this time they returned to their newspapers and gave the child no further notice. These parents were engaging in ________.
 
  A) positive reinforcement
  B) negative reinforcement
  C) punishment
  D) extinction


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Reply #1 on: Jul 6, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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