According to Skinner, a grandfather who smiles whenever the baby says "pa-pa" is providing reinforcement for talking.

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Skinner's theory of operant conditioning suggests that behaviors are shaped by the consequences that follow them. In this case, smiling from the grandfather is providing positive reinforcement for the baby's saying "pa-pa," making it more likely that the baby will continue to say the word in the future.

According to Skinner, a Grandfather Who Smiles Whenever the Baby