Which of the Following Alternatives to Punishment Represents the BEST

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives to punishment represents the BEST method for reducing a problem behavior?

• A)Jose is reinforced for working quietly in class instead of being punished for talking in class.
• B)Charlene is picked up and cuddled whenever she has a temper tantrum.
• C)Shane and Jason have to stay after school because they had a fight at the start of class in the morning.
• D)Because of her defiant behavior, Lana is told that she will not be eligible to get gold stars or stickers for her homework.

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