A Child Who Was Once Spanked for Running into a Busy

question 22

Multiple Choice

A child who was once spanked for running into a busy street no longer runs into the street. This can best be explained by which one of the following?

• A) Pavlov's concept of extinction
• B) Thorndike's original law of effect
• C) Thorndike's revised law of effect
• D) Skinner's basic principle of operant conditioning

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Definitions:

Alcohol

A colorless volatile liquid, it is the intoxicating ingredient in drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits.

Neuroadaptation

The process by which the brain adjusts to changes in its environment, often in response to the repeated use of substances or in reaction to prolonged stress, which can affect behavior and perception.

Psychoactive Drug

A substance that influences brain activity, leading to changes in how one perceives reality, feels, or attains awareness.

Substance Use Disorder

A condition characterized by an uncontrollable use of substances despite harmful consequences.