The Operant Conditioning Technique in Which Desired Behaviors Are Rewarded

question 74

Multiple Choice

The operant conditioning technique in which desired behaviors are rewarded with points or poker chips that can later be exchanged for various rewards is called

• A)counterconditioning.
• B)systematic desensitization.
• C)a token economy.
• D)exposure therapy.

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Definitions:

Postconventional Moral Reasoning

A stage of moral development where individuals make decisions based on internal principles and the consideration of universal ethical rules.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed.

Self-Socialization

The process by which individuals actively contribute to their own development and socialization based on their interpretation of their social world.

Cognitive Theories

Psychological approaches that emphasize mental processes such as perception, memory, and problem-solving as key influences on behavior.