When trying to reduce the frequency of behavior using punishment,criticism is often used by parents and teachers.However,researchers have argued that this leads to the criticism trap.What is the criticism trap?
A) The criticism of our children,for any type of misbehavior,can lead to the decline or inhibition of all behaviors,including positive ones.
B) Researchers have criticized the use of punishment because of its cruel nature,especially with the risks of child abuse.
C) One of the criticisms of punishment is that although it might reduce the frequency of an undesirable behavior,it does not strengthen an alternative desirable behavior.
D) Criticism intending to be a negative consequence is perceived as attention by the child and therefore is a positive reinforcer.

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Criticism can inadvertently reinforce undesirable behavior because the child perceives it as attention, which can be rewarding, thus maintaining or increasing the behavior.

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