Withdrawing or Failing to Provide a Reinforcing Consequence Is Referred

question 66

Multiple Choice

Withdrawing or failing to provide a reinforcing consequence is referred to as

• A)negative reinforcement.
• B)positive reinforcement.
• C)arbitration.
• D)extinction.
• E)affiliation.

Understand the application of Adlerian concepts in brief and psychodynamic therapies.

Recognize the future direction and influence of Adlerian therapy within the broader context of psychotherapy.

Understand the influence of attachment history on identity development from an object relations perspective.

Recognize the effectiveness and appropriateness of brief psychodynamic therapy compared to other treatments.

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Definitions:

Perfection Syndrome

The psychological pattern of striving for flawlessness and setting excessively high-performance standards, accompanied by overly critical self-evaluations and concerns regarding others' evaluations.

Detached

Emotional state of being disengaged or disconnected from others, often as a protective or defensive mechanism.

Superiority

The belief or condition of being superior to others; in psychology, Adler used it to describe a motivating force behind human behavior.

Privacy Need

The intrinsic human requirement for personal space and confidentiality, affecting emotional and psychological well-being.