By learning to use _______ reinforcers (e.g., importance of peer group) and by understanding the importance of fading out the use of _______ reinforcers (items they wish to have), parents learn to intentionally use reinforcers without being haunted by the unrealistic fear of turning their child into a monster who will only behave well if bribed.

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The sentence refers to using social reinforcers (such as the importance of peer group) and fading out the use of material reinforcers (items they wish to have). Therefore, option C (social, material) is the best choice. Option A (material, social) is incorrect because it reverses the order of the two types of reinforcers mentioned in the sentence. Option B (material, negative) and D (negative, social) both contain a type of reinforcer not mentioned in the sentence - negative reinforcers.

By Learning to Use _______ Reinforcers (E