A Device in Jaclyn's Car Beeps Loudly Whenever She Brakes

question 32

Multiple Choice

A device in Jaclyn's car beeps loudly whenever she brakes too quickly.After three months of using the device,Jaclyn's insurance company will lower her rate if her driving improves.The
Device is being used as what type of operant-conditioning technique?

• A) shaping
• B) insight learning
• C) behavior modification
• D) continuous reinforcement

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Definitions:

Somatisation

The conversion of psychological distress into physical symptoms, leading to medical seeking behavior without any diagnosable organic cause.

Fulford's Squeaky Wheel Principle

A concept suggesting that the most noticeable (or complaining) problems are the ones most likely to get attention and resources.

Cultural Formulation

A framework used in mental health assessments to understand how a patient's cultural background influences their experience and expression of symptoms.

Dementia Praecox

An outdated term once used to describe what is now known as schizophrenia, characterized by early onset of symptoms.