When 3-year-old Ariel threw a tantrum over the candy she wanted,her mother gave it to her so that Ariel would calm down.Unfortunately,Ariel's temper tantrums probably have been:
A)negatively reinforced.
B)positively reinforced.
C)negatively punished.
D)positively punished.

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Giving Ariel the candy after a tantrum is an example of positive reinforcement, as it increases the likelihood that she will throw tantrums in the future to get what she wants. Positive reinforcement involves adding a desirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

When 3-Year-Old Ariel Threw a Tantrum Over the Candy She