Multiple Choice
Suppose you conduct an experiment in which a child is placed in a room with a highly attractive toy. Generalizing from Freedman's research, you could diminish the child's attraction to the toy by:
A) using a mild threat of punishment for playing with the toy
B) using a severe threat of punishment for playing with the toy
C) using no threat of punishment for playing with the toy
D) using a mild promise of reward for playing with the toy
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