Events or Conditions That Temporarily Alter the Effectiveness of a Reinforcer

question 612

Multiple Choice

Events or conditions that temporarily alter the effectiveness of a reinforcer, and increase the frequency of behavior reinforced by that reinforcer, are called:

• A)positive reinforcers
• B)direct-acting events
• C)indirect-acting events
• D)motivating operations

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Definitions:

Delusion Of Grandeur

A false belief in one's own superiority, greatness, or power, often seen in psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

Unjustified Belief

A conviction maintained without sufficient evidence or rational justification.

Catatonia

A psychiatric condition characterized by periods of immobility and stupor, often interspersed with episodes of hyperactivity or agitation.

Disorder

A pattern of behavior or psychological functioning that is distressing to the individual and/or disruptive to others and is often considered to be clinically significant.