If a child engages in a problem behavior in a store (e.g. ,a tantrum)and the parent gives the child candy,the child is more likely to engage in problem behavior in the store.This is an example of:
A) automatic positive reinforcement
B) social positive reinforcement
C) automatic negative reinforcement
D) social negative reinforcement

Question

If a child engages in a problem behavior in a store (e.g. ,a tantrum)and the parent gives the child candy,the child is more likely to engage in problem behavior in the store.This is an example of:​
A) ​automatic positive reinforcement
B) ​social positive reinforcement
C) ​automatic negative reinforcement
D) ​social negative reinforcement

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This is an example of social positive reinforcement because the parent giving candy is a social consequence that increases the likelihood of the child engaging in problem behavior in the store again in the future.

If a Child Engages in a Problem Behavior in a Store