Stephanie sees her six-year-old boy, Max, misbehaving with a guest. Stephanie warns Max that if he continues misbehaving with guests, she will stop talking to him. In this scenario, Stephanie uses the method of _____ to enforce the restriction on Max.

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Stephanie is using the method of withdrawal of love by warning Max that she will stop talking to him if he continues misbehaving with guests. This technique involves temporarily withdrawing affection, attention or communication in response to misbehavior as a way to discourage it.

Stephanie Sees Her Six-Year-Old Boy, Max, Misbehaving with a Guest