You Are Traveling with Psychologists Without Borders to Sub-Saharan Africa

question 62

Essay

You are traveling with Psychologists Without Borders to sub-Saharan Africa and are asked to administer the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)while there to help determine people's eligibility to attend university in Canada. How would you administer, score, and interpret the results?

Understand the fundamental principles of reinforcement in behavior modification.

Distinguish between primary and secondary reinforcers and their effects on behavior.

Recognize the importance of timely and contingent reinforcement.

Apply the concepts of reinforcement to practical scenarios in organizational behavior.

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Definitions:

Client-Centered Therapy

A non-directive form of talk therapy where the client is encouraged to lead the discussion and therapist provides unconditional positive regard.

Social Disapproval

Negative reactions or sanctions from others in society due to one's actions or behaviors that are considered unacceptable.

Token Economy

A controlled environment in which people are reinforced for desired behaviors with tokens (such as poker chips) that may be exchanged for privileges.

Gold Stars

Symbolic markers of achievement or recognition, often used in educational settings to motivate or reward.