Emma is trying to get her 3-year-old daughter to stop crying when it is time for bed.She wants to reinforce her for not crying.Which of the following would best serve as a successful reinforcer for Emma's daughter?

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Money and promising a trip to Florida are not appropriate reinforcers for a 3-year-old as they may not fully understand the value of money or the concept of time. Letting her stay up later when she doesn't cry may actually reinforce crying, as it gives her the message that crying gets her what she wants. Reading a book of her choice while she is in bed is a positive and age-appropriate reinforcer, as it is a fun activity that she enjoys and can be done without disrupting bedtime routine.

Emma Is Trying to Get Her 3-Year-Old Daughter to Stop