Mary takes out the garbage and,as a result,her parents let her watch her favorite television show.Mary is then more likely to take out the garbage when asked.Being able to watch her favorite television show is a ____________ for her behavior of taking out the garbage.
A) reinforcer
B) reinforcement
C) contingency
D) dependent variable

Question

Mary takes out the garbage and,as a result,her parents let her watch her favorite television show.Mary is then more likely to take out the garbage when asked.Being able to watch her favorite television show is a ____________ for her behavior of taking out the garbage.​
A) ​reinforcer
B) ​reinforcement
C) ​contingency
D) ​dependent variable

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mary's ability to watch her favorite television show serves as a reinforcer for her behavior of taking out the garbage.

Mary Takes Out the Garbage And,as a Result,her Parents Let