Which of the following is a common mistake that parents make when trying to stop unwanted behaviors?
A)They forget to use continuous schedules of reinforcement.
B)They create intermittent schedules of reinforcement when they think they are punishing.
C)They use intermittent punishment,when they should be using intermittent schedules of reinforcement.
D)They use punishment too frequently.

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Intermittent schedules of reinforcement actually reinforce behavior, as they give occasional rewards for unwanted behavior. Parents may inadvertently create intermittent schedules of reinforcement when they mistakenly believe they are punishing the behavior. This can lead to the behavior becoming more frequent and consistent. Instead, parents should use continuous schedules of reinforcement for wanted behavior and extinction (removing all reinforcement) for unwanted behavior.

Which of the Following Is a Common Mistake That Parents