Megan's profane language increases in frequency when it leads to her friend's approving laughter but decreases in frequency when it leads to her parent's criticism.This best illustrates
A) respondent behavior.
B) the law of effect.
C) spontaneous recovery.
D) shaping.

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This scenario exemplifies the law of effect, which states that behaviors that are followed by positive consequences (in this case, laughter from friends) are likely to increase in frequency, while behaviors followed by negative consequences (in this case, criticism from parents) are likely to decrease in frequency.

Megan's Profane Language Increases in Frequency When It Leads to Her