The Major Weakness of Relaxation Training in the Treatment of Tics

question 10

Multiple Choice

The major weakness of relaxation training in the treatment of tics concerns

• A)acceptability.
• B)transfer.
• C)efficacy.
• D)generalization.

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Definitions:

Secondary Reinforcer

A learned stimulus that acquires its reinforcing qualities through association with primary reinforcers.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that is naturally satisfying or rewarding, like food or water, which does not require learning to be effective.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, commonly used in behavior analysis.

Variable-ratio

A reinforcement schedule in which a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, leading to high and steady response rates.