A parent wants to stop her child from throwing temper tantrums. You suggest that she use extinction and advise her to
a) spank the child whenever he throws a tantrum.
b) physically restrain the child when he throws a tantrum.
c) give the child a gold star and a hug whenever he is calm.
d) ignore the tantrums and pay attention to the child when he is calm.
D
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