When a Young Child Yells and Throws Toys (I

question 166

Multiple Choice

When a young child yells and throws toys (i.e., throws a temper tantrum) , the parents give the child a good deal of attention. Over time, the temper tantrums become more and more common. A behavioral psychologist would say that the temper tantrums result from:

• A) unresolved intrapsychic conflict.
• B) operant conditioning.
• C) unconditional positive regard.
• D) neurotransmitter imbalances.

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