The Smith’s new puppy cries in the middle of the night. Various family members periodically check the dog, who responds by happily wagging his tail. Lately, his crying has actually increased. This increase is likely due to
A. positive punishment.
B. positive reinforcement.
C. negative reinforcement.
D. classical conditioning.
Answer:B
The Smith’s new puppy cries in the middle of the night. Various family members periodically check the dog, who responds by happily wagging his tail. Lately, his crying has actually increased. This increase is likely due to
A. positive punishment. B. positive reinforcement. C. negative reinforcement. D. classical conditioning.