When a Parent Gives into a Child's Tantrum in Order

question 95

Multiple Choice

When a parent gives into a child's tantrum in order to stop the child's tantrum behavior, this leads to a greater likelihood that when the child throws a tantrum in the future, the parent will give in again. This change in the parent's behavior is an example of ____.

• A) negative reinforcement
• B) positive reinforcement
• C) negative punishment
• D) positive punishment

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Definitions:

Notes Collected

The process of receiving payment on promissory notes, which are written promises to pay a specific sum of money.

Accounts Payable

Short-term liabilities of a business which are owed to suppliers for goods and services purchased on credit.

Voucher

A document or record that verifies a transaction and authorizes the payment or receipt of funds.

Journal

A record where all financial transactions are initially entered in chronological order.