When Sean does not cry, he does not get an extra helping of dessert. As a result, he always cries at the dinner table. This is best interpreted as an example of
A) positive reinforcement.
B) negative punishment.
C) positive punishment.
D) extinction.

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Positive reinforcement occurs when a behavior (crying) is followed by a favorable stimulus (extra helping of dessert) that increases the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

When Sean Does Not Cry, He Does Not Get an Extra