When Lydia got her new dog, she would pet the dog and give him treats for staying close during walks. Now Lydia's dog stays right at her side all the time, even when he is not on a leash. Based on what is known about operant conditioning, you should conclude that for Lydia's dog, petting and receiving treats acted as:
a. negative reinforcers for staying close
b. positive reinforcers for staying close
c. unconditioned stimuli for staying close
d. a discriminative stimulus for staying close
B
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