While at the airport, seven-year-old Connor discovers a quarter in the coin return of a pay telephone. Ever since, Connor checks the coin return of any pay telephone he sees. Using operant conditioning terms, positive reinforcement has occurred in this situation.

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Positive reinforcement has occurred because finding a quarter in the coin return has increased the likelihood of Connor checking the coin return of pay telephones in the future.

While at the Airport, Seven-Year-Old Connor Discovers a Quarter in the Coin