When a child yells and threatens others, he or she is placed in a time-out, away from the group. During the time-out, no one interacts with the child. The child learns to interact with others without yelling. This is an example of behavior modification using:
A) modeling.
B) exposure therapy.
C) operant conditioning.
D) classical conditioning.

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This is an example of operant conditioning, a method of learning that occurs through rewards and punishments for behavior. In this scenario, the time-out serves as a punishment for yelling and threatening, which aims to decrease the likelihood of the behavior occurring again.

When a Child Yells and Threatens Others, He or She