Parents Report Dramatic Improvements in Their Children's Behavior (That Is

question 519

Multiple Choice

Parents report dramatic improvements in their children's behavior (that is, a decrease in negative attention seeking) when they

• A)scold their children for their disruptive behavior.
• B)spank their children for their disruptive behavior.
• C)ignore all behavior except for the target behavior they wish to reduce and then use a strong aversive punishment.
• D)ignore their children's disruptive behavior and praise their child for being quiet or playing constructively.

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