Eve breaks stuff when she gets angry. Whenever Eve begins breaking things, her parents stop what they are doing and pay attention to her. Now, Eve breaks things more than ever. Apparently, her parents' attention serves as a __________ for Eve's behavior.

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The attention from Eve's parents increases the likelihood of her breaking things, which indicates that it acts as a positive reinforcer for her behavior.

Eve Breaks Stuff When She Gets Angry