At Age 72,Phyllis Is Very Reluctant to Go to the Local

question 70

Multiple Choice

At age 72,Phyllis is very reluctant to go to the local senior center.A behaviorist might make all of the following statements about this issue EXCEPT:

• A)"Phyllis is emotionally disturbed."
• B)"Phyllis is not being reinforced for attending the program."
• C)"Phyllis may have low efficacy feelings with regard to making new friends."
• D)"The senior center should develop more reinforcing activities for older adults like Phyllis."

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