Tara is a four-year-old girl who is very polite. Ever since she was able to talk, her mother expected her to say please and thank you. When Tara would behave politely, her mother would praise her. Tara's behavior was shaped through:

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Tara's behavior was shaped through operant conditioning. Her mother's praise served as a reinforcement for the behavior of saying please and thank you. Over time, Tara learned that polite behavior led to positive outcomes (praise) and continued to exhibit this behavior.

Tara Is a Four-Year-Old Girl Who Is Very Polite