Which of the following is recommended in the chapter as an effective means of punishing a child?
a. Use time-outs and loss of privileges (negative punishers) instead of physical punishment.
b. Punishment should be intermittent (or unexpected) to ensure long-term conditioning.
c. Avoid overwhelming the child with information about the kind of behavior that would be appropriate.
d. Whenever possible, use negative reinforcement when faced with undesirable behavior.
Answer: a
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