When Two Autistic Boys Were Ignored After Instances of Self-Destructive

question 368

Multiple Choice

When two autistic boys were ignored after instances of self-destructive behavior, their tendency to injure themselves disappeared. The operant principle employed was

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)stimulus control.
• C)nonreinforcement.
• D)reciprocal inhibition.

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Definitions:

Panic Disorder

An anxiety disorder characterized by recurring severe panic attacks and the fear of a panic attack occurring.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing these feelings (compulsions).

Avoidance Learning

A process in learning whereby an organism learns to prevent or avoid an unpleasant or harmful stimulus by making a particular response.