When Children Misbehave, Some Parents Use a Time-Out, Removing the Children

question 402

Multiple Choice

When children misbehave, some parents use a time-out, removing the children from their reinforcing surroundings. This practice best illustrates

• A) negative reinforcement.
• B) latent learning.
• C) negative punishment.
• D) extinction.

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Definitions:

Menarche

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Androgyny

Exhibiting both traditional male and female psychological characteristics, or a lack of clear masculine or feminine identity.

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