Your Sister Kumi Is Having Problems with Her 2-Year-Old Daughter

question 40

Essay

Your sister Kumi is having problems with her 2-year-old daughter. Your niece, Kayla, has been throwing tantrums to get her own way. As you watch Kumi and Kayla interact, you see that Kumi will say "no" to Kayla, Kayla will scream and cry, and then Kumi will give in to her. What can you tell Kumi about the principles of operant conditioning that might help her deal with the situation?

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