Thinking about positive reinforcement, what can Bill do to reduce the likelihood of Jess’s having a temper tantrum the next time they go to the grocery store?
Bill takes his 2-year-old son Jess to the grocery store about once a week. Jess spends most of his time with his mother because Bill is a long-haul truck driver and is home only one or two days per week. Jess becomes unruly and difficult when he’s grocery shopping with Bill. Bill has learned that a good way to get Jess to stop being difficult is to give him some candy or a donut when he starts throwing a temper tantrum. What Bill does not realize is that he has given Jess positive reinforcement for his negative behavior. Thinking about positive reinforcement, what can Bill do to reduce the likelihood of Jess’s having a temper tantrum the next time they go to the grocery store?
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