Question

multiple choice question every time the family dog sits on command, she receives a treat. the treat would be considered ______. reinforcement punishment variable conditioning

Explanation:

In operant conditioning, reinforcement is a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. Here, giving a treat when the dog sits on command is intended to increase the frequency of the sitting behavior, so it's reinforcement. Punishment decreases behavior, variable refers to a schedule (not the treat's role here), and conditioning is the process, not the treat's classification.

Answer:

A. reinforcement