A youngster finds that whenever he cries,he receives attention from his mom.He,therefore,cries a lot more in order to receive attention.Which term best describes the attention received?
A)a negative reinforcer.
B)a positive reinforcer.
C)a positive punishment.
D)a negative punishment.

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Positive reinforcement is the behavior that is followed by a reward, making it more likely to occur again in the future. In this case, the attention received from the mother is a reward for crying, which increases the likelihood of the youngster crying again in the future.

A Youngster Finds That Whenever He Cries,he Receives Attention from His