Which of the following is an example of behavior modification?
A) letting children with acute burn injuries play a virtual reality game while nurses engage in the painful process of changing their bandages
B) modeling quiet reading for children to teach them to sit quietly while they read
C) talking with children about fears in an attempt to uncover the underlying cause of thumb sucking
D) taking away a treasured toy for an increased amount of time each time a child bites his or her nails

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Letting children with acute burn injuries play a virtual reality game while nurses engage in the painful process of changing their bandages is an example of behavior modification because it uses positive reinforcement to encourage desired behavior.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Behavior Modification