Trisha's three young children frequently argue and fight. To reduce this problem behavior, Trisha sets an appropriate time limit during play time, and if the children refrain from squabbling during that period, they are immediately given positive reinforcement. According to the In Focus box, "Changing the Behavior of Others," this strategy is called:

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This strategy is reinforcing the nonoccurence of the problem behavior by providing positive reinforcement when the children refrain from arguing and fighting during the set play time.

Trisha's Three Young Children Frequently Argue and Fight