Which of the Following Primarily Contributes to the Fact That

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which of the following primarily contributes to the fact that the relapse rate for people undergoing any kind of treatment for alcohol abuse and dependency is high?

• A)Transfer of dependence
• B)Covert sensitization
• C)Abstinence violation effect
• D)Cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy involving the removal of an unpleasant stimulus in response to a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Reinforcing Events

Occurrences or interventions that strengthen a desired behavior by providing positive outcomes or rewards when that behavior is performed.

Positive Reinforcement

A method of increasing the likelihood of a desired response by following it with a pleasant stimulus.

Digital System

An electronic system that processes data in a discreet manner, using a combination of hardware and software to perform computational tasks.