Multiple Choice
Trisha's three young children frequently argue and fight. To reduce this problem behavior, Trisha sets an appropriate time limit during play time, and if the children refrain from squabbling during that period, they are immediately given positive reinforcement. According to the In Focus box, "Changing the Behavior of Others," this strategy is called:
A) punishment by removal.
B) the time-out from positive reinforcement procedure.
C) reinforcing the nonoccurrence of the problem behavior.
D) punishment by application.
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