A Recent Meta-Analysis of Behavioral Parent Training (Fletcher Et Al

question 25

Multiple Choice

A recent meta-analysis of behavioral parent training (Fletcher et al.,2011) showed which of the following effects?

• A)A large positive effect on mothers' parenting,but a smaller effect on fathers
• B)A surprisingly large positive effect on fathers' parenting,but a smaller effect on mothers' parenting
• C)An equally large effect on both mothers' and fathers' parenting practices
• D)Minimal effects on both mothers' and father's parenting practices

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

In behaviorist psychology, it refers to any stimulus that strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by delivering a reward or removing an unpleasant stimulus.

Variable-Ratio Schedule

In operant conditioning, a reinforcement schedule where responses are rewarded after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.

Piece-Rate Pay

A compensation system where workers are paid a fixed rate for each unit of production completed, motivating higher productivity.

Weekly Pay

Compensation or salary distributed on a weekly basis to employees or workers.