When a Young Child Yells and Throws Toys (I

Multiple Choice

When a young child yells and throws toys (i.e., throws a temper tantrum) , the parents give the child a good deal of attention. Over time, the temper tantrums become more and more common. A behavioral psychologist would say that the temper tantrums result from:

A) unresolved intrapsychic conflict.
B) operant conditioning.
C) unconditional positive regard.
D) neurotransmitter imbalances.