Bribes, operationally defined as verbal promises to give a child something, are considered:
A) negative reinforcement.
B) negative punishment.
C) positive reinforcement.
D) positive punishment.

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Bribes, as verbal promises to give a child something desirable, are considered positive reinforcement because they involve adding a stimulus (the promise of a reward) to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Bribes, Operationally Defined as Verbal Promises to Give a Child