When a Mother Praises Her Child for Behaving Properly in the Grocery

question 77

Multiple Choice

When a mother praises her child for behaving properly in the grocery store,she is

• A) being permissive.
• B) acting out of fear that her child will become disruptive.
• C) using response contingent reinforcement.
• D) classically conditioning the child.

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Definitions:

Proportion

A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole, often expressed as a fraction, ratio, or percentage.

Constitutes Family

Defines the composition or structure of a family unit, which can vary by culture, legal definitions, and individual perspectives, including biological and chosen relationships.

Stable

Describes an entity, such as an economy or structure, that is not likely to change or fail; marked by reliability or consistency.

Corporal Punishment

Physical punishment, such as caning or flogging, used as a method to discipline.