Child care provider Emory Russell cares for a child, Kyle, who has a pattern of throwing tantrums any time Emory asks him to do something. Emory eventually decides that Kyle will have to be retrained to not feel rewarded for his tantrums. Emory tries not to pay so much attention to Kyle's defiance and, instead, reward him when he cooperates. What strategy is Emory Russell using?

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Emory Russell is using behavior modification, a strategy that involves changing behavior through various techniques, such as reinforcement of desired behaviors (rewarding cooperation) and ignoring or not reinforcing undesired behaviors (not paying attention to tantrums).

Child Care Provider Emory Russell Cares for a Child, Kyle