Alexander's mother tied a piece of ribbon to his foot and tied the other end of the ribbon to his mobile. Alexander quickly learned that by tugging on the ribbon he could make the mobile move. This soon became a favorite pastime for him. This illustrates __________.

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This is an example of operant conditioning, which is a form of learning in which a voluntary response is strengthened or weakened, depending on the consequences of the action. In this scenario, a voluntary response (tugging the ribbon) is strengthened (done more often) because it is associated with positive consequences (moving mobile).

Alexander's Mother Tied a Piece of Ribbon to His Foot