Compared to untreated infants with sleep problems, infants treated with extinction
A)develop less secure relationships.
B)are less trusting of their caregivers.
C)display fewer negative emotions.
D)perform less anti-social b ehavior.

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Extinction methods, which involve letting the baby cry without immediate comforting to teach self-soothing, have been shown to reduce negative emotions because they help infants learn to fall asleep on their own, leading to better sleep patterns and less overall distress.

Compared to Untreated Infants with Sleep Problems, Infants Treated with Extinction