A mother is trying to teach her little boy to eat his cereal with a spoon. Every time he correctly does so, his mother gives him a small piece of his favorite cookie. This is an example of ________.

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This is an example of reinforcement, specifically positive reinforcement, as the behavior (using a spoon to eat cereal) is being strengthened by the addition of a desirable consequence (getting a piece of his favorite cookie).

A Mother Is Trying to Teach Her Little Boy to Eat