An example of negative reinforcement is when:

a. the baby is crying and is ignored
b. the toddler throws food on the floor and you fuss at the child
c. the toddler whines to be picked up and stops whining when picked up
d. the four-year-old hits another and you place both in time-out


c

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What will be an ideal response?

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