A nurse explains the technique of extinction to parents who are seeking to reduce the frequency of unwanted behaviors in their children. What is an example of this type of strategy?
a. Ignoring a temper tantrum
b. Taking away an allowance for not keeping a clean room
c. Sending children to their rooms after fighting with each other
d. Not allowing children to play with friends because homework is not completed
A
Extinction is the process of eliminating a behavior by ignoring it or not rewarding it.
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