Brett's parents praise him when he wins fights at school, but don't pay a lot of attention to him on days when nothing happens at school. According to the Patterson and colleagues' aggression-reduction program, what should Brett's parents be doing differently?

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According to the Patterson and colleagues' aggression-reduction program, Brett's parents should be rewarding him for positive behaviors rather than just aggressive behavior. Therefore, they should focus on praising him on days when nothing happens at school as well, to reinforce positive behavior.

Brett's Parents Praise Him When He Wins Fights at School