Instructions Which of the Following Client Statements Represents Concrete Client

question 25

Short Answer

Instructions
Which of the following client statements represents concrete client statements, and which represents abstract/formal operational thought?
-____ "My child is very active physically and talks pretty fast. He can get so enthused about something that he knocks over things. Yet, he is able to carry on a conversation and pays attention when I read to him. I wonder why they want to label all this as ADHD."​
A)for concrete client statement
B)for abstract/formal operational thought

• A)for concrete client statement
• B)for abstract/formal operational thought

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where a desirable stimulus is introduced following a behavior, increasing the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment

A method in behaviorism that involves the addition of an unfavorable outcome in order to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring in the future.

Negative Reinforcement

The process of increasing a behavior by removing or avoiding a negative outcome or stimulus.