Trenton, Age 50, Has Down Syndrome

question 12

Multiple Choice

Trenton, age 50, has Down syndrome. Compared to unaffected adults his age, Trenton is at greater risk for developing ______.

• A) Huntington's disease
• B) Alzheimer's disease
• C) heart disease
• D) cystic fibrosis

Comprehend the consequences of punishment and its effectiveness in altering behavior.

Recognize the distinction between reinforcement (positive/negative) and punishment.

Identify strategies to increase the effectiveness of punishment.

Understand the role of discriminative stimuli in signaling reinforced behaviors.

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