Every Saturday morning,Arnold quickly washes the family's breakfast dishes so that his father will allow him to wash his car.In this instance,washing the car is a(n)
A) positive reinforcer.
B) unconditioned response.
C) conditioned response.
D) negative reinforcer.

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Washing the car is something Arnold wants to do, but his father only allows it if Arnold first washes the breakfast dishes. Therefore, washing the car is a positive reinforcer - it strengthens Arnold's behavior of quickly washing the dishes because he is motivated by the reward of being able to wash the car.

Every Saturday Morning,Arnold Quickly Washes the Family's Breakfast Dishes So