Micah's parents are very liberal in their politics and social attitudes. Whenever Micah expresses a highly conservative position, his parents react by talking with each other rather than to him. Their attempted method of shaping Micah's beliefs illustrates ____.

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The parents' behavior is an example of operant conditioning, where they are using social reinforcement (or lack thereof) to influence Micah's behavior and beliefs. By not engaging with him when he expresses conservative views, they are attempting to decrease the likelihood of those views being expressed in the future.

Micah's Parents Are Very Liberal in Their Politics and Social