After three-year-old Tim whined for a candy bar for several minutes, his mother gave up and gave in to his demands. Based on a Social Learning Theory perspective, Tim’s mother __________.

A. reestablished equilibrium in their interactions
B. reinforced his negative whining behavior
C. taught him that she cared about his discomfort
D. reduced the chance that his whining would recur


B. reinforced his negative whining behavior

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