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A New Times reporter used reinforcement theory to shape her husband's behavior. When her husband did something she liked and wanted to continue, such as throw a dirty shirt in the hamper, she would mow the lawn for him which he dislikes doing. This is an example of A Avoidance learning B Extinction C Outcome adjustment D Positive reinforcement E Punishment

Name: a new times reporter used reinforcement theory to shape her husbands behavior when her husband did something she liked and wanted to continue such as throw a dirty shirt in the hamper she wo 93677
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          A New Times reporter used reinforcement theory to shape her husband's behavior. When her husband did something she liked and wanted to continue, such as throw a dirty shirt in the hamper, she would mow the lawn for him which he dislikes doing. This is an example of
A Avoidance learning
B Extinction
C Outcome adjustment
D Positive reinforcement
E Punishment

a new times reporter used reinforcement theory to shape her husbands behavior when her husband did something she liked and wanted to continue such as throw a dirty shirt in the hamper she wo 93677

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01/12/2024

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The reporter wants her husband to continue a desired behavior (throwing a dirty shirt in the hamper). When he performs this desired behavior, she does something he dislikes (mowing the lawn). Show more…

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A New Times reporter used reinforcement theory to shape her husband's behavior. When her husband did something she liked and wanted to continue, such as throw a dirty shirt in the hamper, she would mow the lawn for him which he dislikes doing. This is an example of A Avoidance learning B Extinction C Outcome adjustment D Positive reinforcement E Punishment