When Mason cries,his mother responds by picking him up.When he coos,his mother talks to him.She smiles when he smiles.These are examples of which of the following?
A)Reinforcement schedules
B)Classical conditioning
C)Maternal behavior shaping
D)Contingent responsiveness

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The mother's behaviors of picking Mason up when he cries, talking to him when he coos, and smiling when he smiles are examples of contingent responsiveness, which means that the mother is responding in a consistent way to Mason's behaviors. This helps to shape his behavior and reinforces his communication with his mother. This is not an example of reinforcement schedules or classical conditioning, as there is no specific reward or punishment associated with Mason's behavior. Maternal behavior shaping may be a relevant concept, but it is not a widely recognized term and is not the best fit for this scenario.

When Mason Cries,his Mother Responds by Picking Him Up