A grandmother gives her grandchild a cookie because the child cleaned her room. What is the cookie in this example?
A) punisher
B) positive reinforcer
C) negative reinforcer
D) conditioned response

Question

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The cookie is a positive reinforcer because it is something positive (pleasant or desired) given to the grandchild in exchange for cleaning her room. This increase the likelihood of the grandchild cleaning her room again in the future to receive another cookie.

A Grandmother Gives Her Grandchild a Cookie Because the Child