Each Time Charles, Who Has a Lisp, Says "Mithithippi" or the Like

question 25

Multiple Choice

Each time Charles, who has a lisp, says "Mithithippi" or the like, his wife, Evelyn, yells, "Idiot!" However, there is no evidence that Evelyn's efforts to reduce the frequency of such mispronunciations have been effective.We can therefore conclude that .

• A)Charles's behavior is being positively reinforced
• B)Charles's behavior has not been punished
• C)Evelyn's efforts to punish Charles's behavior have actually reinforced it
• D)Charles is lisping deliberately to annoy Evelyn

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Definitions:

Negative Event

An occurrence perceived as adverse, harmful, or undesirable, which can impact an individual's mental, physical, or emotional state.

Avoidance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals may engage in certain behaviors to avoid experiencing discomfort or distressing thoughts and feelings.

Bodily Arousal

The physiological response of the body to stimuli, often leading to an increase in heart rate, blood pressure, and energy level as part of the fight or flight response.

Irrational Assumptions

Erroneous beliefs that lack evidence or rationality, often leading to maladaptive emotions and behaviors.