When Jared is scolded by his mother for misbehaving, he actually increases the misbehavior because he finally has her attention. For Jared, the scolding served as a
A)punisher.
B)positive reinforcer.
C)negative reinforcer.
D)response cost.

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The scolding acts as a positive reinforcer because it increases the behavior (misbehaving) by adding something (attention from his mother). Positive reinforcement strengthens a behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.

When Jared Is Scolded by His Mother for Misbehaving, He