Navario is refusing to do his homework because he wants to go out to play.His mother tells him he is not allowed to play until his homework is finished.His mother is using
A)positive punishment.
B)biological preparedness.
C)the Premack principle.
D)the principle of shaping.

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Navario's mother is using the Premack principle, which states that more probable behaviors (going out to play) can be used as reinforcers for less probable behaviors (doing homework). This principle is being applied by making the desired activity (playing) contingent upon completing a less desired activity (homework).

Navario Is Refusing to Do His Homework Because He Wants