A Child Who Is Punished for Swearing at Home but Reinforced

question 25

Multiple Choice

A child who is punished for swearing at home but reinforced for swearing on the school playground is most likely to demonstrate a patterned habit of swearing that is indicative of

• A) negative reinforcement.
• B) spontaneous recovery.
• C) discrimination.
• D) extinction.

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Definitions:

Developed Nations

Countries characterized by high levels of economic development, advanced technological infrastructure, and high standards of living.

Child Labor

The employment of children in various industries or businesses, often in conditions that are exploitative or harmful to their development.

Poor Countries

Nations characterized by low levels of economic development, limited resources, and often high rates of poverty and insufficient access to basic needs such as education and health care.

Social Change

The transformation over time of the institutions, culture, and norms within a society, often driven by collective behavior and social movements.