Which of the following descriptions best represents one of the three essential components of successful and effective discipline, as identified by the American Academy of Pediatrics?
a. negative reinforcement for negative behaviors
b. punishment that is neither too harsh nor too soft for the rule infraction
c. supportive and loving relationship(s) between caregiver(s) and child
d. knowledge by the child that the caregivers are in charge and in control
C
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A Incorrect: Negative reinforcement for negative behaviors does not best represent one of the three essential components of successful and effective discipline, as identified by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
B Incorrect: Punishment that is neither too harsh nor too soft for the rule infraction does not best represent one of the three essential components of successful and effective discipline, as identified by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
C Correct: Supportive and loving relationship(s) between caregiver(s) and child best represents one of the three essential components of successful and effective discipline, as identified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The other two essential components are use of positive reinforcement to promote desired behaviors and removing reinforcement to reduce and eliminate undesired behaviors.
D Incorrect: Knowledge by the child that the caregivers are in charge and in control does not best represent one of the three essential components of successful and effective discipline, as identified by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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