Carlotta's husband took out the trash without being nagged to do so,and Carlotta gave him a big hug. Carlotta seems to be using ____ on her husband.

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Carlotta's husband took out the trash without being nagged to do so,and Carlotta gave him a big hug.  Carlotta seems to be using ____ on her husband.

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The law of effect states that behaviors that are followed by positive consequences are more likely to be repeated in the future. In this scenario, Carlotta's husband took out the trash without being nagged and was rewarded with a hug from his wife. This positive consequence will make him more likely to take out the trash without being reminded in the future. Therefore, the best choice is C - the law of effect.

Carlotta's Husband Took Out the Trash Without Being Nagged to Do