What operant conditioing concepts are illustrated

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Sigmund Bass got an "A" on the last test. He brought the test to his father, Henery Bass. Mr. Bass gave his son a can of worms, which Sigmund devoured with a big smile on his face. Mrs. Bass said that Sigmund did not have to eat squid that night. Sigmund does not like squid so he was happy. What operant conditioing concepts are illustrated in this story?

a. one example of extinction and three examples of positive reinforcement

b. one example of punishment and two examples of negative reinforcement

c. two examples of positive reinforcement and one of negative reinforcement

d. two examples of negative reinforcement and three examples of positive reinforcement

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