In this scenario, when the baby successfully picks up food with the spoon and brings it to their mouth, they are rewarded with the taste of the food. This positive reinforcement increases the likelihood that the baby will continue to use the spoon to eat in the future. Over time, the baby learns that using the spoon leads to a positive outcome and will continue to use it to eat. This is an example of operant conditioning, where behavior is shaped by the consequences that follow it.
