Research by Owen and Colleagues Indicates That Individuals in a Vegetative

question 49

Multiple Choice

Research by Owen and colleagues indicates that individuals in a vegetative state

• A)appear to be awake but are unaware of their surroundings
• B)can answer simple yes/no questions
• C)demonstrate some awareness of the environment using brain scans
• D)are immobile and unresponsive

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

The process of providing stimuli following responses that increase the frequency of the responses.

Behavior Frequency

The rate at which a specific behavior occurs over a designated period of time.

Anger And Resentment

Emotional states where anger involves strong feelings of displeasure, and resentment holds persistent bitterness against someone or something.

Negative Punishment

A behavioral psychology concept where decreasing undesired behaviors occurs by removing a desirable stimulus after the behavior.