In a Free-Operant Avoidance Procedure, the Subject Avoids Shock by Making

question 41

Multiple Choice

In a free-operant avoidance procedure, the subject avoids shock by making responses to increase the number of

• A)CS-US intervals.
• B)CS-CR intervals.
• C)R-S intervals.
• D)S-S intervals.

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing maladaptive or harmful behaviors through the application of learning principles.

Token Economy

A behavior modification system that uses tokens as rewards for desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for privileges or other rewards.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.

Positive Reinforcers

Stimuli that, when presented after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.