MrJohnson Wants a Hyperactive Boy to Be Able to Sit

question 66

Multiple Choice

Mr.Johnson wants a hyperactive boy to be able to sit quietly for at least 15 minutes at a time.To do this, he begins praising the boy for sitting still for one minute, then for two minutes, and then only for four minutes, and so on.Mr.Johnson's strategy reflects which one of the following concepts?

• A)Shaping
• B)Generalization
• C)Discrimination learning
• D)Intermittent reinforcement

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Definitions:

Peripheral IV Line

A medical device inserted into a peripheral vein, typically in the arm, to administer fluids, medications, or for blood drawing.

Infiltrated

The act of surreptitiously entering or becoming a part of an organization or place with a deceitful purpose.

Antecubital Area

The inner surface of the arm in front of the elbow, commonly used as a site for drawing blood or administering injections.

Fluid Homeostasis

The maintenance of a stable internal environment for fluids in the body, including the regulation of volume, pressure, and composition.