The 5-Year-Old Child of Two Very Busy Parents Has Been

question 40

Multiple Choice

The 5-year-old child of two very busy parents has been throwing tantrums.Whenever the child goes off the deep end,one or both of his parents immediately come to his side and fuss over and cajole him.Nevertheless,his tantrums do not diminish;they even seem to increase.We may assume that his parents' fussing over him serves as

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)punisher.
• C)positive reinforcement.
• D)model.

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Definitions:

Subduction Zones

Regions of the Earth's crust where one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to volcanic activity and earthquakes.

Mantle Upwellings

The upward movement of the Earth's mantle material, which can lead to volcanic activity and the formation of new crust at mid-ocean ridges.

Continental Collisions

The process where two or more continental plates converge, leading to mountain building, seismic activity, and crustal deformation.

Erosional Remnant

A landform left standing after the surrounding terrain has been eroded away, often showcasing resistant geologic features.