Whenever a Child Has a Tantrum, His Mother Has Learned

question 122

Multiple Choice

Whenever a child has a tantrum, his mother has learned to put the child in his bedroom and close the door in order to get away from his yelling and screaming. This is an example of:

• A) conditioned escape.
• B) learned helplessness.
• C) conditioned avoidance.
• D) perseveration.

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Definitions:

Ethical Directives

Guidelines or principles designed to guide behavior in a manner consistent with ethical standards and values.

Internal Locus

A psychological concept where an individual believes they have control over their life events and outcomes rather than external forces.

Obedience to Authority

The psychological tendency of individuals to comply with the directives or orders from an authority figure, even if they may conflict with personal values.

Transactional Leadership

A leadership style that focuses on the exchanges that occur between leaders and their followers, where followers are rewarded for specific actions or achievements.