Zack has been wetting the bed.A special pad is placed under him while he is sleeping.If the pad becomes wet, a circuit closes, causing a bell to ring.After several repetitions, Zack learns to wake up before wetting the pad.Over time, Zack stops wetting the bed altogether.What theory is this behavioural technique an example of?

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This technique is an example of learning theory, specifically operant conditioning. The ringing of the bell (reinforcement) is associated with the behavior of waking up before wetting the pad (desired response), leading to a decrease in bedwetting.

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