Mr.Lynch always uses his "mean" face to stop undesirable behavior in his first-period class.However,even though he looks at Tommy with his mean face each time Tommy talks out of turn,Tommy is talking out of turn more and more frequently.For Tommy,the mean face is apparently a
A)cue.
B)model.
C)negative reinforcer.
D)positive reinforcer.

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The mean face is a positive reinforcer for Tommy because it is increasing the frequency of his talking out of turn, suggesting that he finds the attention rewarding rather than discouraging.

MrLynch Always Uses His "Mean" Face to Stop Undesirable Behavior