Jeremiah Is Told That He Can Play in the Sand

question 7

Multiple Choice

Jeremiah is told that he can play in the sand box only if he promises not to throw sand. He agrees. After about 6 minutes in the sand box, however, Jeremiah is caught by the teacher throwing sand at another child. Jeremiah is taken out of the sand box and made to sit on a chair for 8 minutes where he can see the others playing in the sand box and having fun, but he cannot join in. Jeremiah is experiencing _____

• A)aversion therapy.
• B)a time out.
• C)the empty chair technique.
• D)negative reinforcement.

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