One reason a negative-acting child may not respond to praise as a means of changing the behavior is that the child
A) simply enjoys being ignored.
B) wants to control choices.
C) may not understand why praise is being given.
D) does not exhibit behavior one can praise often.
E) may not understand why praise is being given and does not exhibit behavior one can praise often.

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A negative-acting child may not respond to praise as a means of changing behavior because they may not understand why the praise is being given or may not exhibit behavior frequently enough to receive praise. Additionally, the child may want to control their choices and may simply enjoy being ignored, making praise an ineffective means of behavior change. Therefore, options A, B, and D may be possible but are not the best choice, while option E combines all the potential reasons for a lack of response to praise.

One Reason a Negative-Acting Child May Not Respond to Praise