Every time Timmy shares his toys with his little brother his parents give him a cookie. Every time Timmy refuses to shares his toys his parents yell at him. After a while, Timmy always shares his toys with his little brother. This is an example of

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This scenario is an example of operant learning (or operant conditioning), where Timmy's behavior (sharing toys) is influenced by the consequences of receiving a cookie (positive reinforcement) or being yelled at (punishment).

Every Time Timmy Shares His Toys with His Little Brother