Question

Molly is sometimes loud and disruptive in class, and her teacher thinks she acts this way when she wants attention. The teacher worries that yelling at Molly might serve as a positive reinforcer for her bad behavior because it is giving Molly the attention she wants. One behavior modification that might help with this child is ________.

Answer 1

use of time outs to remove the positive reinforcement that even a scolding gives the child

Step-by-step explanation:

Behavior modification: A child's behavior modification includes various techniques by using both negative and positive punishments, and negative and positive reinforcements. Usually, parents and teachers use these behavior modifications to guide or teach the child for keeping good behavior and habit.

Time-out is one of the types of behavioral modification: It involves separating a child from an environment that triggers unacceptable behavior for a short period of time.

Types of techniques: Positive and negative reinforcement, flooding, positive and negative punishment, Systematic desensitization, Extinction, Aversion therapy, etc.