Changing Behavior Through the Reinforcement of Successive Approximations of a Desired

question 110

Multiple Choice

Changing behavior through the reinforcement of successive approximations of a desired response is called ________.

• A) modeling
• B) negative reinforcement
• C) shaping
• D) classical conditioning

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Definitions:

Memory Distortion

the alteration or incorrect recall of memories, often influenced by subsequent information, experiences, or the passage of time.

False Memories

This involves the recall of events that did not actually happen, often influenced by suggestion or the merging of actual memories with misinformation.

Hypnotic Suggestion

A technique used in hypnotherapy where a therapist suggests certain perceptions, feelings, thoughts, or behaviors to occur either during hypnosis or afterwards.

Memory Construction

The process of forming new memories, which includes the encoding, storage, and retrieval of information.