After Peter used bad language to get a laugh from the other children, his teacher sent him to a quiet area, free of distractions and social contact, for a short time period. In the In Focus box: Changing the Behavior of Others, this strategy is called:
A)the Premack principle.
B)the law of effect.
C)the time-out from positive reinforcement procedure.
D)the reinforcement of incompatible behavior strategy.

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The described strategy involves removing the opportunity for positive reinforcement, which is the defining feature of a time-out. This may help to decrease negative behaviors over time. The Premack principle involves using a high-probability behavior to reinforce a lower probability behavior, the law of effect refers to the idea that behavior is shaped by its consequences, and the reinforcement of incompatible behavior strategy involves reinforcing a behavior that is incompatible with the unwanted behavior.

After Peter Used Bad Language to Get a Laugh from the Other