The Problem of Acquiescent Responding ("Yeah Saying") Can Be Reduced

question 44

Multiple Choice

The problem of acquiescent responding ("yeah saying") can be reduced through which technique?

• A) Associative lists
• B) Free format measures
• C) Reverse scoring the items
• D) Projective tests

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Relationship

The professional connection and bond that forms between a therapist and a client, critical for effective therapy.

Observing Accurately

The skill of clearly and correctly identifying and noting details of phenomena or behaviors without the influence of personal biases.

Operant Conditioning

A learning principle where behavior is shaped by its consequences, such as rewards (reinforcements) or punishments, emphasizing the role of environmental factors in influencing behavior.

Behavior Modification

The use of learning techniques to change or modify problematic behaviors by reinforcing desirable behaviors and eliminating unwanted ones.