Eunjoo's mother told her she would get a lollipop if she stayed on the sidewalk and did not run into the street. Eunjoo's mother is using
A)positive reinforcement.
B)negative reinforcement.
C)punishment.
D)systematic desensitization.

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Eunjoo's mother is providing a reward (lollipop) for a desired behavior (staying on the sidewalk and not running into the street). This is an example of positive reinforcement, which aims to increase the likelihood of a behavior by adding a desirable consequence.

Eunjoo's Mother Told Her She Would Get a Lollipop If