By taking into account the extinction principle of operant conditioning, parents might be able to terminate certain types of infant behavior, like crying, during the night by ignoring the child. It may be unwise for parents to use this technique too often, however, because
A) operant conditioning techniques rarely lead to permanent changes in behavior.
B) infants need to learn to become independent as soon as possible.
C) infants need to learn that they can get others to respond.
D) it is very difficult for parents to be consistent, and this confuses the child.

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Infants need to learn that they can get others to respond in order to develop a sense of trust and security. Ignoring an infant's cries too often can undermine this process and potentially harm the child's emotional well-being. Additionally, extinction techniques can result in a temporary increase in behavior before it decreases, which can be distressing for the child and difficult for parents to manage.

By Taking into Account the Extinction Principle of Operant Conditioning