Mandisa always picked up her infant daughter when she screamed because she couldn't have the toy she wanted.As a result,her daughter screams whenever she doesn't get her way.In this case,picking up the infant served as a(n)________ for screaming.
A) negative reinforcer
B) conditioned stimulus
C) positive reinforcer
D) unconditioned stimulus

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Picking up the infant served as a positive reinforcer for screaming because it increased the likelihood of the behavior being repeated in order to receive the desired outcome (being picked up).

Mandisa Always Picked Up Her Infant Daughter When She Screamed