Omar Has Learned to Seek Attention by Engaging in Inappropriate

question 271

Multiple Choice

Omar has learned to seek attention by engaging in inappropriate behaviors, namely by watching his brother receive attention for hitting and biting and then imitating his behavior. Omar has learned to seek attention by engaging in inappropriate behaviors by using which of the following techniques?

• A) reinforcement
• B) token economy
• C) modeling
• D) extinction

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A component of the brain located within the temporal lobe, crucial for memory formation and spatial navigation.

Alzheimer's Disease

A progressive neurological disorder that causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and ultimately, loss of ability to perform daily activities.

Reticular Formation

The reticular formation is a complex network of nerve pathways in the brainstem that plays a key role in controlling arousal, attention, and sleep-wake transitions.

Outside Noise

External sounds or disturbances that interfere with the intended or desired reception of a message or the focus on a task.