The nurse is teaching parents of a 2-year-old about the extinction method of discipline. What is an example of this method of discipline?
A) Praising the child for good behavior
B) Reprimanding the child
C) Spanking the child
D) Enforcing a 'time-out'
Ans: D
Extinction focuses on reducing or eliminating the positive reinforcement for inappropriate behavior. Examples are ignoring the temper tantrums of a toddler, withholding or removing privileges, and requiring "time-out." Praising the child for good behavior is a form of positive reinforcement and reprimanding and spanking the child are forms of punishment.
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