Jake Is a Recovering Alcoholic

question 155

Multiple Choice

Jake is a recovering alcoholic. He has not had a drink of alcohol in over 6 months. One of the strategies that Jake hasused to remain abstinent has been to stay away from bars,avoid parties in which alcohol is served, and even find new friends who do not drink alcohol. Jake is overcoming the short-term reinforcement he associated with alcohol use byusing which strategy?

• A)reinforcement delay
• B)negative reinforcement
• C)motivational commitment
• D)stimulus control

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Definitions:

TAT

Stands for Thematic Apperception Test, a psychological assessment tool where subjects interpret ambiguous images to reveal their underlying motives, feelings, and personality traits.

Delusion

A false belief firmly held despite clear or contradictory evidence, often encountered in psychiatric disorders.

Cheat

The act of behaving dishonestly or unfairly in order to gain an advantage, especially in a game, exam, or competition.

Lie

A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth.