The Text Reported the Case of a 6-Year-Old Boy Who

question 21

Multiple Choice

The text reported the case of a 6-year-old boy who hated school and showed off in class. His parents and teacher were instructed to ignore the showing-off behavior while reinforcing appropriate behavior. This is an example of

• A) systematic use of reinforcement.
• B) modeling.
• C) aversion therapy.
• D) systematic desensitization.

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