Which of the following represents the findings of David Premack?
A)Disallowing a child to have ice cream because he/she did not eat his/her vegetables
B)Allowing a child to have ice cream only if he/she eats his/her vegetables
C)Allowing a child to have ice cream even if he/she does not eat their vegetables
D)Allowing the child to have an extra ice cream cone if he/she dislikes the first cone

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David Premack's findings, also known as the Premack principle or "Grandma's law," suggest that a high-probability behavior can reinforce a low-probability behavior. Therefore, allowing a child to have ice cream only if he/she eats his/her vegetables is an example of using a high-probability behavior (eating vegetables) to reinforce a low-probability behavior (eating ice cream). Option A is an example of punishment, not reinforcement. Option C is not using a high-probability behavior to reinforce a low-probability behavior. Option D is not related to the concept of the Premack principle.

Which of the Following Represents the Findings of David Premack