A device in Jaclyn's car beeps loudly whenever she brakes too quickly.After three months of using the device,Jaclyn's insurance company will lower her rate if her driving improves.The
Device is being used as what type of operant-conditioning technique?
A) shaping
B) insight learning
C) behavior modification
D) continuous reinforcement

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The device is being used as a behavior modification technique, which is a form of operant conditioning aimed at changing behaviors through the use of rewards or punishments. In this case, the potential for a lower insurance rate serves as a positive reinforcement for the desired behavior of safer driving.

A Device in Jaclyn's Car Beeps Loudly Whenever She Brakes