Which of the Following Statements About Positive Reinforcers Is Accurate

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about positive reinforcers is accurate?

• A)They are used in negative reinforcement.
• B)They weaken behaviors that they follow.
• C)They strengthen behaviors that they follow.
• D)They strengthen behaviors that lead to their removal.

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Definitions:

Traditional Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic technique developed by Freud, focusing on exploring unconscious conflicts driving behavior, primarily through free association and dream analysis.

Choice Theory

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Reality Therapy

A form of counseling that focuses on helping individuals take responsibility for their own lives and actions to meet their needs.

Existential Therapy

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