When Children Engage in Negative Attention-Seeking, They Are Demonstrating the Power

question 292

Multiple Choice

When children engage in negative attention-seeking, they are demonstrating the power of

• A)stimulus generalization.
• B)social reinforcers.
• C)response costs.
• D)primary reinforcers.

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Definitions:

GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating nerve excitability and is involved in producing a calming effect.

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Cocaine

A powerful stimulant drug derived from the coca plant that can cause euphoria and addiction.

Withdrawal

Symptoms that occur after abrupt discontinuation or decrease in intake of substances that have been used regularly.