A Condition Resulting from the Perception That We Have No

question 2

Multiple Choice

A condition resulting from the perception that we have no control over our environment is called

• A) external locus of control.
• B) negative self-image.
• C) learned helplessness.
• D) depression.

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Definitions:

Extinction

In psychology, the gradual diminishing of a conditioned response when the reinforcement is no longer presented; in biology, the permanent loss of species from the earth.

Token Economy

A behavioral modification system that utilizes tokens as symbolic reinforcements for desirable behaviors, which can later be exchanged for specific rewards.

Positive Reinforcement

Adding a desirable stimulus to increase a behavior, making it more likely to occur in the future.

Punishment

A consequence or penalty imposed for a perceived or actual offense, intended to reduce or eliminate undesirable behaviors.