A Behaviorist Is Giving Childrearing Advice

question 193

Multiple Choice

A behaviorist is giving childrearing advice.Which tip is this person LEAST likely to give?

• A)Ignore bad behavior (or don't reinforce it)by paying attention to a child.
• B)Pay attention when a child does something positive and reinforce a child for good behavior.
• C)To encourage a child to persist at an activity,reinforce the child every time he performs that action.
• D)To discipline a child,be consistent.Never give in because the child whines.

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