Which of the following is an illustration of the Premack principle?
a. Teaching a child to tie their shoes one small step at a time.
b. Promising a child that he will get cookies for dessert if he eats all of his vegetables.
c. Giving your child the payment for mowing the lawn before they've actually done the chore.
d. Using a spanking to punish a child for lying, even though their behavior was not a serious "crime."
Answer: B
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