The Desired Behaviors a Therapist Selects for Improvement (Which Are

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Multiple Choice

The desired behaviors a therapist selects for improvement (which are then reinforced) are called __________ behaviors.

• A)adaptive
• B)target
• C)token
• D)contingent

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Definitions:

Gene Splicing

A molecular technique involving the modification of an organism's genes by removing, modifying, or introducing DNA sequences to achieve desired traits or functions.

Food Deprivation

The condition of being withheld from food, which can lead to various physiological and psychological effects.

Association Areas

Regions of the cerebral cortex that integrate simpler functions to perform more complex functions like learning, remembering, and speaking.

Somatosensory Cortex

A part of the brain responsible for processing sensory information from various parts of the body, related to touch, temperature, and body position.