Pica has been successfully treated using operant conditioning.Each time an inedible object was selected,the subject received ____.Each time an appropriate,edible object was selected,____ was presented.
A) praise; criticism
B) a consequence; reinforcement
C) negative reinforcement; reinforcement
D) mild punishment; reinforcement

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Operant conditioning involves using consequences to either increase or decrease a behavior. Therefore, the subject would receive mild punishment (such as a reprimand or time-out) each time an inedible object was selected, and reinforcement (such as praise or a treat) each time an appropriate, edible object was selected. Choice D is the only option that includes a form of punishment and reinforcement as the consequences.

Pica Has Been Successfully Treated Using Operant Conditioning