At Preschool, Thulani Has Learned That She Must Wash Her

question 53

Multiple Choice

At preschool, Thulani has learned that she must wash her hands before snack-time in order to get a snack. At home, however, her parents do not check to make sure she washes her hands. When she is home, Thulani does not wash her hands before eating. Thulani's behaviour illustrates the process of

• A) response generalisation.
• B) response discrimination.
• C) stimulus generalisation.
• D) stimulus discrimination.

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Definitions:

Thought Processes

The manner in which an individual thinks, including the logic, coherence, and relevance of their thoughts.

Mood and Affect

Terms referring to an individual's prevailing emotional state (mood) and the observable expression of emotion (affect).

Appearance and Behavior

The outward presentation of oneself combined with actions, both of which are often used to make judgments about character.

Problem Representation

The way in which a problem is conceptualized or framed, which can affect how it is understood and tackled.