Zhang Is Attempting to Alter the Behavior of His Son

question 3

Multiple Choice

Zhang is attempting to alter the behavior of his son by controlling the consequences of his son's actions. Zhang is practicing

• A) social learning theory
• B) negative reinforcement
• C) operant conditioning
• D) ecological theory

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