If Little Joey gets punished every time he plays with matches, Joey may develop a negative attitude toward matches. What would best explain Joey's negative attitude toward them?
A) Classical conditioning
B) Operant conditioning
C) Personal values
D) Attitude conditioning

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Joey's negative attitude towards matches is best explained by operant conditioning, which involves learning through the consequences of behavior. In this case, punishment (a consequence) is used to decrease the likelihood of Joey playing with matches again.

If Little Joey Gets Punished Every Time He Plays with Matches