Joanna does not feed her dog during the day to ensure that he eats all of his dinner that evening. This is an example of
A) shaping.
B) negative punishment.
C) extinction.
D) an establishing operation.

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An establishing operation modifies the effectiveness of a reinforcer. By not feeding her dog during the day, Joanna increases the value of food as a reinforcer, making the dog more likely to eat all of his dinner in the evening. This is an example of an establishing operation, which alters the current value of a reinforcer.

Joanna Does Not Feed Her Dog During the Day to Ensure