Suppose 3-year-old Brett throws a temper tantrum at the checkout counter because he wants some candy. To keep Brett quiet, his mother buys him a candy bar. In this example, the candy bar is an example of _____ that, according to operant conditioning principles, will _____ the probability of Brett's throwing another temper tantrum.

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The candy bar is a reinforcer because it increases the probability of Brett's throwing another temper tantrum. The candy bar is a positive reinforcer because it was added to increase the behavior.

Suppose 3-Year-Old Brett Throws a Temper Tantrum at the Checkout