Brent vomits up his food and rechews and swallows it at least twice per day.Whenever he does,his mother rushes over to him to prevent him from choking,leaving his older brother and sister behind.Given this description,which of the following best describes the maintenance of the regurgitation?

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The behavior of regurgitating food is being maintained through positive reinforcement. In this context, Brent receives attention from his mother each time he regurgitates his food, which acts as a positive reinforcement, encouraging the continuation of the behavior.

Brent Vomits Up His Food and Rechews and Swallows It