Question

sofia does not like eating vegetables. to ensure that she eats vegetables, her mother offers her an extra helping of dessert every time sofia finishes her vegetables. in the context of behaviorism, this is known as ______.

introspection

psychoanalysis

catharsis

reinforcement

Explanation:

In behaviorism, reinforcement is the process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior (Sofia eating vegetables) by providing a consequence (extra dessert). Introspection is self - examination of thoughts, psychoanalysis focuses on unconscious mind, and catharsis is emotional release—none match the scenario as reinforcement does.

Answer:

D. reinforcement