Two-Year-Old Dennis Is Outside with His Mother When He Begins

question 514

Multiple Choice

Two-year-old Dennis is outside with his mother when he begins pulling the dog's ears. When he refuses to stop, his mother picks Dennis up and carries him back into the house and away from their dog. Dennis is experiencing

• A)shaping.
• B)stimulus control.
• C)reciprocal inhibition.
• D)time out.

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Definitions:

Inhibited

Characterized by a restraint or suppression of impulses, emotions, or behaviors.

Uninhibited Reactions

Behavioral responses characterized by the lack of restraint or consideration of societal norms.

Fathers

Refers to male parents who play significant roles in child rearing and development, influencing aspects such as emotional health and social behaviors.

Gender-typing

The process by which children learn about societal expectations, roles, and behaviors associated with their assigned gender.