Patti throws a temper tantrum in order to gain her mother's attention. However, her mother does not pay any attention and leaves the room. Patti stops her tantrum and follows her mother into the next room. To eliminate Patti's tantrums, her mother has used

a. reciprocal inhibition.
b. shaping.
c. aversive conditioning.
d. time out.


D

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What will be an ideal response?

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