Angelica asks her mom for a lollipop and her mother promptly tells her no. She whines, cries, and makes such a fuss that her mother gives in and buys her a lollipop. According to the principles of operant conditioning, what can be expected from this encounter?
A. Angelica’s mom will be less likely to buy her a lollipop in the future.
B. In the future, Angelica will probably whine and cry when she wants something.
C. In the future, if Angelica starts to whine and cry, her mom will send her to her room.
D. Because she had to beg to get her lollipop, she will not ask for another lollipop.
Answer:B
Angelica asks her mom for a lollipop and her mother promptly tells her no. She whines, cries, and makes such a fuss that her mother gives in and buys her a lollipop. According to the principles of operant conditioning, what can be expected from this encounter?
A. Angelica’s mom will be less likely to buy her a lollipop in the future. B. In the future, Angelica will probably whine and cry when she wants something. C. In the future, if Angelica starts to whine and cry, her mom will send her to her room. D. Because she had to beg to get her lollipop, she will not ask for another lollipop.