In the Bickers family, the mom yells loudly at her misbehaving kids. Yet, in what way does her yelling reinforce bad behavior?

a. The kids' warped personalities interpret pain as reward.
b. Mom's yelling gives attention, which is rewarding.
c. Hearing mom's yelling arouses the children's interest in postconventional moral reasoning.
d. Passive targets of yelling think they are winners.


B

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