When baby Lexi smiles, her mother claps her hands, sings her praises, and smiles back. According to the __________ perspective, Lexi will smile more in the future.

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The behavioral perspective believes that behavior is shaped by reinforcement, and in this case, Lexi's mother's positive response (clapping, singing, smiling) reinforces her smiling behavior, making her more likely to smile again in the future.

When Baby Lexi Smiles, Her Mother Claps Her Hands, Sings