Carol begged her father for some candy when they were in the grocery store. Eventually, Carol's father gave in and bought Carol some candy. According to theories of operant conditioning, what is likely to happen the next time Carol and her father go to the grocery store?
A) Carol will not beg for candy because her father punished her begging the last time that they were in the store.
B) Carol will not beg for candy because her father reinforced her begging the last time that they were in the store.
C) Carol will beg for candy because her father reinforced her begging the last time they were in the store.
D) Carol will beg for candy because her father punished her begging the last time they were in the store.

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According to operant conditioning, reinforcement increases the likelihood of behavior occurring again in the future. In this case, Carol's father reinforced her begging by eventually giving in and buying her candy. Therefore, it is likely that Carol will beg for candy again the next time they are in the store.

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