On her refrigerator, Jason's mother has a list of behaviors that she is trying to teach her three year old. Every time Jason says "please" and "thank you"
When asking for something, his mother puts a shiny gold star on the chart. Mother's socialization practice is based on which of the following theories?

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Behaviorism focuses on observable behaviors and how they're learned through interactions with the environment, often using reinforcement like rewards (gold stars) to encourage desired behaviors.

On Her Refrigerator, Jason's Mother Has a List of Behaviors