The Parents of 2-Year-Old Joshua Are Frustrated with His Screaming

question 169

Multiple Choice

The parents of 2-year-old Joshua are frustrated with his screaming when he wants something. Which scenario is an example of intermittent reinforcement?

• A) His parents always give Joshua what he wants whether or not he screams.
• B) His parents always give Joshua what he wants only when he screams.
• C) Sometimes his parents give Joshua what he wants when he screams, and sometimes they refuse to give him what he wants when he screams.
• D) His parents never give Joshua what he wants when he screams.

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