Amelie ignores her son when he talks with his mouth full, and she speaks to him when he talks to her after he has finished chewing. This is an example of a _____ procedure.
A) DRP
B) DRL
C) DRO
D) DRH

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This is an example of a Differential Reinforcement of Other behavior (DRO) procedure. Amelie is reinforcing her son for engaging in any other behavior than talking with his mouth full, by only giving him attention when he is not doing the undesired behavior.

Amelie Ignores Her Son When He Talks with His Mouth