A child learns to whine to get items at the store because when she whines,her parents get frustrated and give her the desired items.She is basically being rewarded for her whining even though her parents do not seem to realize this and are frustrated because the whining is increasing.This is an example of ______ conditioning.

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The child is learning to use whining as a way to get what she wants through reinforcement (her parents giving her the desired items). This is an example of operant conditioning, where behaviors are reinforced or punished based on the consequences that follow them. The child is learning that whining leads to the desired outcome, which reinforces the behavior and increases the likelihood of it happening again in the future.

A Child Learns to Whine to Get Items at the Store