For both children and adults, and for many undesirable behaviors, the use of ___________ or some form of "time-out" can be quite effective.

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Extinction involves removing reinforcement for a behavior, which can lead to a decrease in that behavior over time. Time-out is a form of extinction, as it involves removing attention or access to reinforcement for a certain period of time. This can be effective in reducing undesirable behaviors in both children and adults. Arbitrary inference involves making conclusions without evidence, positive reinforcement involves adding a reinforcing stimulus to increase a behavior, and negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior. While these may also be used in behavior modification, they are not specifically related to the use of time-out.

For Both Children and Adults, and for Many Undesirable Behaviors