Most psychologists would advise parents who want to change a child's bad behavior to make use of
A) shaping over modeling.
B) reinforcement over punishment.
C) classical conditioning over operant conditioning.
D) primary reinforcers over secondary reinforcers.

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Reinforcement is generally more effective than punishment in changing behavior, as punishment can have negative effects such as increasing aggression or anxiety. Therefore, most psychologists would advise parents to use reinforcement over punishment.

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