A child learns that whenever he eats all of his dinner he gets a cookie for dessert. This type of learning is BEST explained by __________
A) classical conditioning.
B) operant conditioning.
C) biofeedback theory.
D) social learning theory.

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The scenario described involves the use of positive reinforcement in operant conditioning. The behavior of eating all of his dinner is being reinforced by receiving a cookie for dessert.

A Child Learns That Whenever He Eats All of His