Which of the Following Is a Common Mistake That Parents

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common mistake that parents make when trying to stop unwanted behaviors?

• A)They forget to use continuous schedules of reinforcement.
• B)They create intermittent schedules of reinforcement when they think they are punishing.
• C)They use intermittent punishment,when they should be using intermittent schedules of reinforcement.
• D)They use punishment too frequently.

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