According to the Principles of Operant Conditioning, Refusing to Give

question 181

Multiple Choice

According to the principles of operant conditioning, refusing to give the child who is having a tantrum what he is asking for, will

• A) cause problems between the parents.
• B) extinguish the behaviour.
• C) only provoke further negative behaviour.
• D) severely traumatize the child.

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Definitions:

EEG

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Stage 1

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Middle of The Night

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