To Determine Whether Attendance at Sports Events Is a Reinforcer

question 257

Multiple Choice

To determine whether attendance at sports events is a reinforcer for a particular teenager, such attendance would have to

• A) be demonstrated to be universally rewarding.
• B) increase the probability of the recurrence of the behavior it followed.
• C) meet a long list of criteria that includes adaptability and reliability.
• D) be demonstratively associated with a basic biological need.

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Definitions:

Research Findings

The outcomes or results obtained from conducting scientific investigations or studies.

Acquaintances

People one knows slightly, but who are not close friends; the relationship usually lacks deep emotional connection.

Traumatic Experiences

Events or situations that cause significant stress, distress, or harm, affecting an individual's mental and physical well-being.

Automobile Accident

A collision involving one or more vehicles, which can result in physical injuries, property damage, and sometimes fatalities.