In an observational study of mothers with their 2-year-old at the supermarket, effective mothers anticipated their children's behavior and directed them to positive activities before they misbehaved. Mothers who frequently used such proactive techniques ______.

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Mothers who proactively directed their children to positive activities before potential misbehavior were likely to see a reduction in misbehavior rates, as this approach helps in managing the child's behavior effectively by engaging them in positive activities, thus preventing misbehavior before it starts.

In an Observational Study of Mothers with Their 2-Year-Old at the Supermarket