The Use of Reinforcement Principles to Modify a Child's Unruly

question 26

Multiple Choice

The use of reinforcement principles to modify a child's unruly behavior reflects the goal of science that deals with

• A)understanding and prediction.
• B)measurement and description.
• C)determinism and teleologic.
• D)application and control.

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