Melissa Uses Time-Outs for Her Child When He Misbehaves, a Practice

question 142

Multiple Choice

Melissa uses time-outs for her child when he misbehaves, a practice based on the idea that _____ is a positive reinforcement to misbehaviour.

• A)whining
• B)learning
• C)withdrawal
• D)attention

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