When a young child yells and throws toys (i.e., throws a temper tantrum), the parents give the child a good deal of attention. Over time, the temper tantrums become more and more common. A behavioral psychologist would say that the temper tantrums result from:
A) unresolved intrapsychic conflict.
B) operant conditioning.
C) unconditional positive regard.
D) neurotransmitter imbalances.

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The increase in temper tantrums can be explained by operant conditioning, where the child learns that throwing tantrums results in receiving attention from the parents. This attention acts as a reinforcement, making the behavior more likely to occur in the future.

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