Question

Which of the following statements is true regarding the effectiveness of contingency contracts when used with children?

They are consistent and there is no room for reinterpretation of the rules.

Children can change the rules as needed, at any time.

They are flexible and are regularly subject to change on an as-needed basis.

Parents can back down on a promised privilege.

Parents always forget about the contract.

Answer 1

They are consistent and there is no room for reinterpretation of the rules

Step-by-step explanation:

The contingency contract is made because both parties might be interested in different ways of reaching a goal. One might be interested in faster payoffs and other might be an approach that is more long term. In either way, the contract is made to make things much clearer and to be followed once it is made.

Answer 2

A contingency contract is a contract that goes unchanged - a promise between both. Therefore A., They are consistent and there is no room for reinterpretation of the rules, is correct.