Hiram Has Watched His Older Brother Receive Attention for Hitting

question 18

Multiple Choice

Hiram has watched his older brother receive attention for hitting and biting others. If Hiram imitates this inappropriate behaviour so that he also can receive attention, then Hiram's behaviour has resulted from ___________.

• A) reinforcement
• B) modelling
• C) extinction
• D) token economy

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Definitions:

Prediction of Behavior

The process of forecasting future actions or responses of individuals or groups based on observed or theoretical patterns.

Specific Behavior

refers to a particular action or pattern of actions by an individual, distinguished by its clearly defined characteristics and context.

Systematically Related

Systematically related refers to elements that are connected or arranged in a methodical way according to a plan, system, or set of rules.

Quiet Environments

Locations or settings characterized by minimal noise, often used in research to control for auditory distractions.