Madeline's Mother Told Her to Pick Up Her Stuffed Bear

Multiple Choice

Madeline's mother told her to pick up her stuffed bear and put it away. Madeline threw herself to the ground and began kicking and screaming. Madeline's mom put the bear away herself, telling Madeline, "O.K, O.K., calm down." Madeline quickly ended her tantrum and returned to playing. Which statement is true?

A) The mother's behavior makes future tantrums less likely.
B) The mother's behavior reinforced the tantrum behavior.
C) The mother imposed an unreasonable demand on her child.
D) People with multiple severe disabilities should not be expected to do chores.