The Fastest-Growing Canadian Population Subgroup Is

question 60

Multiple Choice

The fastest-growing Canadian population subgroup is:

• A)adolescents.
• B)young adults.
• C)55- to 65-year-olds.
• D)those 85 and older.

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Definitions:

DRA

Differential Reinforcement of Alternative behavior, a technique used to encourage positive behaviors while extinguishing undesired ones by reinforcing an alternative action.

DRO Reset Schedule

A DRO schedule that involves resetting the interval every time the inappropriate target behavior occurs.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a process by which a behavior is strengthened or increased through the addition of a stimulus following the behavior.

Differential Reinforcement

A behavioral technique that involves reinforcing specific behaviors while extinguishing others by withdrawal of reinforcement.