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A child is being taught to comb her hair, to brush her teeth, and to be generally neat and clean every day. She receives tickets that can be traded for snacks and privileges. At first, almost any attempt at neatness earns a ticket, but later she must do more to earn a ticket. The girl is A) Experiencing extinction. B) Exhibiting spontaneous recovery. C) Engaging in operant conditioning. D) Demonstrating classical conditioning.

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User Chanse
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experiencing extinction

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User Radek Suski
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Answer: C, operant conditioning

Explanation: Operant Conditioning modifies behavior through rewards and punishments.

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