A Negative Reinforcement Trap

question 23

Multiple Choice

A negative reinforcement trap

• A)occurs when a mother is reinforced for giving in to a child's tantrum by the child stopping the tantrum.
• B)refers to a parent being trapped by circumstances into frequent use of punishment.
• C)refers to a parent being forced to use negative reinforcement due to the unavailability of positive reinforcement.
• D)results in both immediate and long-term negative consequences for a parent.

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