A Child Is Scolded for Using His Fingers Instead of His

question 120

Multiple Choice

A child is scolded for using his fingers instead of his fork to eat some spaghetti. The scolding stops when he picks up his fork. Stopping the scolding is an example of ________ reinforcement.

• A) negative
• B) tertiary
• C) secondary
• D) positive

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Definitions:

Unconscious Desires

Wishes or wants that influence behavior without an individual's conscious awareness, often discussed in psychoanalytic theory.

Early Infancy

The initial stage of a child's development, typically referring to the first year of life.

Recent Past

Describes a period that has occurred shortly before the present time, often implying events or conditions that have a direct impact on the current state.

Token Economy

Controlled setting where individuals are reinforced for desirable behaviors with tokens (e.g., poker chip) that can be exchanged for items or privileges.