If a Parent Ignores the Behavior of a Child, That

question 611

Multiple Choice

If a parent ignores the behavior of a child, that is an example of extinction if:

• A)the child listens to the parent
• B)the parent's attention was reinforcing the child's behavior
• C)the child is obedient
• D)the child's behavior was annoying to the parent

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Definitions:

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