Kara is a single mother of two boys, aged 3 and 5. She feels like she is always yelling at them for doing something wrong. What might your textbook authors recommend as a better form of discipline?
A) Give them 30 minute long time outs.
B) Praise them for good behavior.
C) Send them to their room when they misbehave.
D) Give them one chance to behave, and then spank them if they misbehave.
B) Praise them for good behavior. Behaviors tend to be repeated when they are reinforced or rewarded.
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