A nurse explains the technique of response cost to parents who are seeking to reduce the frequency of unwanted behaviors in their children.What is an example of this type of strategy?
A) Ignoring a temper tantrum
B) Taking away the privilege to watch television until homework is finished
C) Grounding a child for a month after a very poor report card is received
D) Making a young child sit in a corner after fighting with a younger sibling

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With response cost,the frequency of a behavior is likely to decrease because of a loss or penalty following a behavior.Extinction is the process of eliminating a behavior by ignoring it.Punishment is an aversive stimulus that occurs after the behavior and reduces its future occurrence.

A Nurse Explains the Technique of Response Cost to Parents