Arnold Wants to Increase the Amount of Time He Exercises

question 592

Multiple Choice

Arnold wants to increase the amount of time he exercises. When he reaches his goal for the first day, he relaxes after exercises and watches an episode of one of his favorite sitcoms while cooling down and drinking water. He does this after every day of exercise. At the end of the week of successful days of exercise, Arnold treats himself to a movie. During this behavioral self-management program, Arnold has set up daily and weekly

• A)antecedents.
• B)baselines.
• C)reinforcers.
• D)response costs.

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Definitions:

Intentions

Plans or commitments to carry out a particular action in the future.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message or information without the use of spoken language, including through gestures, facial expressions, posture, and other visual cues.

Paralanguage

Voice effects that accompany language and convey meaning. These include vocalizations such as giggling, groaning, or sighing, as well as voice qualities such as pitch and tempo.

Gesture-Call System

A communication method involving a combination of gestures and vocalizations used by primates, including humans, to convey messages or express needs.