AP Psychologyeasymcq1 pt
A dog gets a treat for sitting on command. The treat is
A.positive reinforcement
B.negative reinforcement
C.positive punishment
D.shaping
Explanation
Core Concept
Adding a pleasant stimulus (treat) to increase sitting — the classic positive reinforcement used in animal training.
Correct Answer
Apositive reinforcement
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