Bobby's mother knows that if she continues to nag Bobby to do the dishes, he will soon react to this aversive nagging by completing the chore. If Bobby becomes more punctual about dishwashing as a result of this treatment, we could label his new habit as a(n) operant response that is established through

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Bobby's new habit of being punctual about dishwashing is an operant response, meaning it is a behavior that is strengthened or weakened depending on the consequences that follow it. In this case, the consequence of his mother's nagging is a form of negative reinforcement, as it removes an aversive stimulus (her nagging) when he completes the chore. This reinforcement strengthens his behavior of being punctual about dishwashing. Therefore, the correct option is A) reinforcement.

Bobby's Mother Knows That If She Continues to Nag Bobby