Parents report dramatic improvements in their children's behavior (that is, a decrease in negative attention seeking)when they
A)scold their children for their disruptive behavior.
B)spank their children for their disruptive behavior.
C)ignore all behavior except for the target behavior they wish to reduce and then use a strong aversive punishment.
D)ignore their children's disruptive behavior and praise their child for being quiet or playing constructively.

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Ignoring disruptive behavior while praising positive behavior, such as being quiet or playing constructively, is a strategy based on positive reinforcement. This approach encourages children to repeat behaviors that receive positive attention, leading to an improvement in their overall behavior.

Parents Report Dramatic Improvements in Their Children's Behavior (That Is