Praising socially withdrawn children when they have eye contact with others and ignoring them after a temper tantrum best illustrates an application of

A) cognitive therapy.
B) facilitated communication.
C) operant conditioning.
D) unconditional positive regard.

This scenario involves the application of operant conditioning, as it involves using reinforcement (praise for eye contact) and ignoring (removing attention after a temper tantrum) to shape and increase desired behaviors. Cognitive therapy involves identifying and changing negative thought patterns, facilitated communication involves assisting nonverbal individuals with communication, and unconditional positive regard involves accepting and valuing individuals without judgment regardless of their behavior.