A behaviorist is giving childrearing advice. Which tip is this person LEAST likely to give?
A) "Ignore bad behavior (or don't reinforce it) by paying attention to a child."
B) "Pay attention and reinforce a child for good behavior."
C) "To encourage a child to persist at an activity, reinforce him every time he performs that action."
D) "To discipline a child, be consistent. Never give in because the child whines."

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Behaviorists focus on observable behaviors and the ways they're reinforced. While they advocate for reinforcement of good behavior (B) and ignoring or not reinforcing bad behavior (A), they typically suggest variable reinforcement schedules for persistence in an activity, not reinforcement every time (C), as this can lead to dependency on the reinforcement rather than internal motivation. Consistency in discipline (D) is also a key principle in behaviorist approaches.

A Behaviorist Is Giving Childrearing Advice