When Suzie whines in a supermarket, her father gives her candy to keep her quiet. After a while, Suzie whines more often in the market because her father has "rewarded" her whining with candy. This explanation is more compatible with a __________ approach.

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The explanation given suggests that the father's behavior (rewarding Suzie with candy) is influencing Suzie's behavior (whining more often). This is consistent with the principles of behaviorism, which focus on the relationship between observable behaviors and their consequences (rewards or punishments).

When Suzie Whines in a Supermarket, Her Father Gives Her