Nellie, three, bangs her head against the wall repeatedly throughout the day. How could Skinner's concept of operant conditioning be applied to address this behavior?
A. test Nellie to determine her current level of cognitive functioning
B. investigate her psychosocial environment and eliminate stressors
C. reward Nellie when she does not bang her head and punish the head-banging behavior
D. explore experiences from Nellie's early childhood and address them in therapy
Answer: C
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