Paula laughs at her child when he breaks a dish. As result, he breaks dishes more frequently. This is an example of
A) negative punishment.
B) negative reinforcement.
C) positive reinforcement.
D) positive punishment.

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Paula laughing in response to her child breaking a dish serves as a positive reinforcement because the child's behavior (breaking dishes) increases due to the addition of a stimulus (laughter), which is perceived as a reward or positive outcome.

Paula Laughs at Her Child When He Breaks a Dish