A mother is trying to toilet-train her child.
Which of the following would produce better results based on the research on operant conditioning?
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As toilet training continues, wait until the child goes half a day with dry pants before rewarding the child with praise and something the child likes.
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Scold the child every time he soils his pants.
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At the start of toilet training, reward the child with praise and something the child likes every time the child tries to use the toilet.
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Take away a toy or something the child likes every time he soils his pants.
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