In an effort to study the acquisition of speech, Dr. Verball reinforces an infant every time it makes a sound. Given this description, Dr. Verball's research method would best be described as a(n) _____ task.

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Dr. Verball's research method involves reinforcing an infant's sound making behavior, which is an example of operant conditioning. The reinforcement is likely to increase the likelihood of the infant making more sounds in the future.

In an Effort to Study the Acquisition of Speech, Dr