What Are Two Benefits of Focusing on "What Is Wrong

question 11

Multiple Choice

What are two benefits of focusing on "what is wrong with people"?

• A) Differentiating between normal and abnormal people and documenting the number of abnormal people
• B) Development of reliable descriptors of strengths and discovery of effective heath promotion strategies
• C) Encouraging research on "what is right with people" and discovery of effective treatments of mental illnesses
• D) Development of reliable psychiatric diagnoses and discovery of effective treatments of mental illnesses

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Definitions:

DRO Increasing-Interval Schedules

A behavior modification technique where reinforcement of any behavior other than the target behavior is delivered at increasing intervals of time.

Differential Reinforcement

A process of reinforcing specific behaviors while withholding reinforcement for other, less desirable behaviors.

DRL

Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates, a behavioral technique used to decrease the frequency of a behavior but not necessarily eliminate it.

Differential Reinforcement

A technique in behavior analysis and modification that reinforces specific behaviors while withholding reinforcement for other behaviors.