A Double Bind Is Occurring in Which of These Situation(s)

question 35

Multiple Choice

A double bind is occurring in which of these situation(s) ?

• A) a father communicates only verbally with his child
• B) there is a discrepancy between a mother's verbal and nonverbal communication to her child
• C) a sister repeats her own verbal message without paraphrasing her brother's message
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Behavioral Control

Techniques and principles used to influence individual behavior, often involving reinforcement and punishment to shape actions.

Puzzle Boxes

Experimental devices used in animal behavior studies, particularly with cats and dogs, to test problem-solving abilities; subjects have to escape or retrieve a reward from the box.

Thorndike

An American psychologist who contributed to the understanding of learning and intelligence, best known for his work on the law of effect and puzzle boxes.

Strengthening Responses

The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavioral response by reinforcing it, similar to reinforcement.