When a Young Child Yells and Throws Toys ("Temper Tantrum")

Multiple Choice

When a young child yells and throws toys ("temper tantrum") , the parents give the child a good deal of attention. As time goes on, 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.