When a Child Cries When Her Babysitter Is Around,the Babysitter

question 71

Multiple Choice

When a child cries when her babysitter is around,the babysitter picks her up and talks to her.Because of the attention,the child becomes more likely to cry in the future.If the child cries when any adult is in the room,what process has occurred?

• A)generalization
• B)discrimination
• C)negative reinforcement
• D)negative punishment

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