If an adult continually shakes a toy in front of an infant but always takes it away before the infant can grab it, the infant will be motivated to keep trying to grab the toy.

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This scenario can lead to frustration and decreased motivation in the infant, as repeated failure to achieve a goal (grabbing the toy) without any success can lead to learned helplessness rather than increased motivation.

If an Adult Continually Shakes a Toy in Front of an Infant