Dr Sherman Is Working in a Clinic with Children with Developmental

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Multiple Choice

Dr. Sherman is working in a clinic with children with developmental delays and decides to implement a new program to encourage more positive behaviour. Whenever children engage in specific behaviour (such as saying, "Thank you," taking turns with a friend, and cooperating with another child on a project) , they are rewarded with stickers that can later be turned in for various prizes that they enjoy. Dr. Sherman is using which of the following therapeutic techniques?

• A) unconditional positive regard
• B) higher order classical conditioning
• C) modeling
• D) negative reinforcement
• E) a token economy

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