Which Behavior Therapy Technique Works on the Principle That Undesirable

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which behavior therapy technique works on the principle that undesirable behavior will stop if it is no longer followed by attention or any other positive consequence?

• A) stimulus elimination
• B) time out
• C) escape conditioning
• D) shaping

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Definitions:

Substance Abuse

The harmful use of substances, including drugs and alcohol, leading to addiction and other detrimental health and social consequences.

Suspicious

Characterized by or indicative of suspect or lack of trust.

PCP

A dissociative drug, also known as phencyclidine, that can induce hallucinations, distortions in perceptions, and is used illicitly.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs previously used for anxiety, insomnia, and seizure control, but now less common due to the risk of dependency and overdose.