The Application of Operant-Conditioning Techniques to Teach New Responses or to Reduce

question 205

Multiple Choice

The application of operant-conditioning techniques to teach new responses or to reduce or eliminate maladaptive or problematic behavior is called ________.

• A) stimulus generalization
• B) higher-order conditioning
• C) counterconditioning
• D) behavior modification

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates sleep and wakefulness, often referred to as the "sleep hormone."

Circadian Rhythm

The physical, mental, and behavioral changes that follow a 24-hour cycle, primarily responding to light and darkness in an organism's environment.

Natural Substance

refers to any product or material found in nature, not artificially produced, often used in context with foods, medicines, and other products.

Hypnagogic Imagery

Vivid visual phenomena that occur during the onset of sleep.