1. The two small dogs faced each other on the sidewalk outside the store. Their teeth were bared. The fur on their backs stood s
traight up, and low growls could be heard from each of them. Just then, the store owner brought out a dog bone for each and tails began to wag. What is the central idea in this passage?
<span>The central idea in this passage is positive reinforcement. The store owner encourages the dogs into being less aggressive and behaving better by giving them the reward of a bone if they stop. This is called positive reinforcement because it gives them a positive reward which reinforces the idea that they should behave in a certain way.</span>
