If a child whines and gets his parents' attention, he will tend to whine more frequently in the future because he has experienced which principle of operant conditioning?

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The child's behavior of whining is reinforced by the attention received from the parents, making it more likely to occur in the future. This is an example of positive reinforcement, where a behavior is strengthened by the addition of a reinforcing stimulus after the behavior is exhibited.

If a Child Whines and Gets His Parents' Attention, He