Her daughter's temper tantrums decreased by a rate of 50% when the mother, Kathy, decided to ignore the behavior. Because Kathy was not reacting to the daughter, the daughter lost interest and realized that her poor behavior would not grant her whatever she desired. The mother stood her ground and, as a result, taught her daughter a great lesson in life... you don't get everything you want. This is an important skill to have in life. The correct answer is partially extinguished.