Mom and Dad think it is real funny,and laugh when their 2-year-old,Bruce,says dirty words.When Bruce is sent home from kindergarten because of swearing,they don't understand why he cusses.Now when he cusses at home they ignore the cussing (they don't think it's cute anymore).Laughing in this example is:
A)positive reinforcer.
B)a negative reinforcer.
C)a primary reinforcer.
D)a neutral stimulus.

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Laughing from parents serves as positive reinforcement for the child's swearing behavior because it increases the likelihood of the child repeating the behavior in the future.

Mom and Dad Think It Is Real Funny,and Laugh When