To deal with four-year-old Anne's temper tantrums at home and at preschool, the behavior therapist trained Anne's parents and her preschool teachers to modify the problem behavior by using _____ and _____, which are two techniques based on operant conditioning.

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Extinction and positive reinforcement are techniques based on operant conditioning that can be used to modify problem behaviors. Extinction involves withholding reinforcement for the behavior, which can lead to a decrease in its frequency. Positive reinforcement involves providing a reward or consequence that increases the likelihood of the behavior occurring again in the future. By using these techniques consistently, Anne's parents and teachers can help to decrease the occurrence of her temper tantrums. Choice A (punishment; conditional acceptance) is not based on operant conditioning, and punishment can have negative effects on behavior. Choice B (unconditional acceptance; empathic understanding) is not specific techniques for behavior modification. Choice D (counterconditioning; systematic desensitization) are techniques used in classical conditioning, not operant conditioning.

To Deal with Four-Year-Old Anne's Temper Tantrums at Home and at Preschool