Parents report dramatic improvements in their children's behavior (that is, a decrease in negative attentionseeking) when they
a. scold their children for their disruptive behavior.
b. spank their children for their disruptive behavior.
c. ignore all behavior except for the target behavior they wish to reduce and then use a strong aversive punishment.
d. ignore their children's disruptive behavior and praise their child for being quiet or playing constructively.
ANSWER: d
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