Requiring a resistant child to eat half of each of the foods on his dinner plate before receiving a favorite dessert is an example of
A)generalized reinforcers.
B)punishment.
C)the Premack principle.
D)the partial reinforcement effect.

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The Premack principle suggests that more probable behaviors (activities the individual prefers) can reinforce less probable behaviors (activities the individual is less inclined to do). In this case, eating the less preferred foods (less probable behavior) is reinforced by the opportunity to have a favorite dessert (more probable behavior).

Requiring a Resistant Child to Eat Half of Each of the Foods