Donna's young daughter, Cali, is terribly afraid of cats. Donna can help Cali manage her fear by
A) encouraging daily contact with kittens to alleviate her fear.
B) showing Cali how small a cat is compared to humans, and tell her she should not be afraid of something so small.
C) letting Cali approach cats at her own pace, showing her that cats can be friendly when treated gently.
D) accepting her fear and helping her to avoid cats whenever possible.
C
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a. systematic desensitization b. contingency contract c. token economy d. reinforcement e. applied behavioral analysis
Which of the following statements about inductive discipline is true?
A) Induction gives children information about how to behave that they can use in future situations. B) Induction deemphasizes the impact of the child's actions on others. C) Freud endorsed the use of induction after the superego had fully developed. D) Children who consistently experience induction may form an insecure attachment to their caregivers.