One Problem with Extinction as a Way of Reducing the Frequency

question 1

Multiple Choice

One problem with extinction as a way of reducing the frequency of potentially harmful behavior is that _________.

• A) the behavior on extinction sometimes increases at first
• B) the results are not durable
• C) it is not covered by medical insurance
• D) ultimately, it makes the problem worse

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Definitions:

Chi-Square Distribution

A statistical distribution that is used to describe the distribution of a sum of the squares of k independent standard normal random variables, useful in hypothesis testing and constructing confidence intervals.

Degrees Of Freedom

The number of independent values or quantities which can be assigned to a statistical distribution or to a system without violating any constraints.

Left-Tailed Area

Refers to the area under the probability distribution curve to the left of a specified value, often used in hypothesis testing to determine significance.

Multinomial Experiment

An experiment or trial that results in outcomes classified into more than two categories, where the probabilities of outcomes are fixed.