While at the airport, 7-year-old Connor discovers a quarter inthe coin return of a pay telephone. Ever since, Connor checks the coin return of any pay telephone he sees. Using operant conditioning terms, positive reinforcement has occurred in this situation.

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Connor's behavior of checking coin returns has been reinforced by the positive outcome of finding a quarter. This is an example of positive reinforcement.

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