Alexander Is a Child with Down Syndrome Who Is Being

question 199

Multiple Choice

Alexander is a child with Down Syndrome who is being taught to solve puzzles. Every time he solves a puzzle, he is given a poker chip. When he collects 10 poker chips, they can be traded in for a snack. Alexander's teacher is using something similar to

• A) aversive conditioning.
• B) transference.
• C) modelling.
• D) a token economy.

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Definitions:

Antagonist

Antagonist is a term used in various contexts to denote a force or character that opposes someone or something else, or in pharmacology, a substance that inhibits or blocks physiological actions.

Resting Potential

The electrical potential of a neuron when it is not actively transmitting a signal, serving as the baseline state of the neuron.

Negatively Charged

Refers to an object or particle that has more electrons than protons, giving it an excess of negative electric charge.

Right Hemisphere

Refers to the right half of the human brain, which is often associated with spatial abilities, face recognition, visual imagery, and processing music.