Which of These Statements Best Describes Aversive and Appetitive Processes

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements best describes aversive and appetitive processes?

• A) An aversive process involves avoiding stressors in the relationship; an appetitive process involves taking on stressors despite consequences.
• B) An aversive process consists of unexplained emotional distance; an appetitive process consists of overexplaining emotions.
• C) An aversive process involves eliminating negative relationship behaviors; an appetitive process involves promoting positive relationship behaviors.
• D) An aversive process consists of shunning those outside of the relationship; an appetitive process consists of allowing too much feedback from those outside of the relationship.

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Definitions:

Inclusive Method

A practice or strategy that ensures all individuals, regardless of differences, have equal opportunities and access to resources and participation.

Whole-Language Approach

A method of teaching reading that stresses the importance of recognizing words as whole pieces of language.

Physical Meanings

The significance or implications of a phenomenon, object, or condition as understood or interpreted through its physical characteristics or properties.

Psychological Meanings

The significance or interpretations of behaviors, symbols, and actions from a psychological perspective, often exploring motives, desires, or subconscious aspects.