Which Phrase Would One Be MOST Likely to Hear in a Self-Help

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which phrase would one be MOST likely to hear in a self-help group?

• A) "I think it's important that you figure this out on your own."
• B) "The therapist will tell us what to do."
• C) "Try this. It worked for me."
• D) "Let's talk about our dreams."

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

Strengthens a behaviour by making the avoidance of an undesirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Nagging

The act of persistently annoying or finding fault with someone, often to prompt an action or change.

Law of Immediate Reinforcement

A principle stating that a behavior is more likely to be repeated if it is followed immediately by a positive reinforcement.

Contingent Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy that delivers rewards or consequences based on the occurrence of specific behaviors, aiming to modify those behaviors.