By Taking into Account the Extinction Principle of Operant Conditioning

question 25

Multiple Choice

By taking into account the extinction principle of operant conditioning, parents might be able to terminate certain types of infant behavior, like crying, during the night by ignoring the child. It may be unwise for parents to use this technique too often, however, because

• A) operant conditioning techniques rarely lead to permanent changes in behavior.
• B) infants need to learn to become independent as soon as possible.
• C) infants need to learn that they can get others to respond.
• D) it is very difficult for parents to be consistent, and this confuses the child.

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