The "Time-Out" Technique Can Be Advantageous in Controlling Aggressive Behavior

question 11

Multiple Choice

The "time-out" technique can be advantageous in controlling aggressive behavior because

• A) the parent does not physically punish the child
• B) the parent does not serve as an aggressive model
• C) the parent does not reinforce aggression with attention
• D) all of these

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