Two-Year-Old Dennis Is Outside with His Mother When He Begins

question 514

Multiple Choice

Two-year-old Dennis is outside with his mother when he begins pulling the dog's ears. When he refuses to stop, his mother picks Dennis up and carries him back into the house and away from their dog. Dennis is experiencing

• A)shaping.
• B)stimulus control.
• C)reciprocal inhibition.
• D)time out.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

Strengthens a behaviour by making a desirable consequence contingent on its occurrence.

Force-Coercion

A change strategy that involves using power to induce change through pressure or the use of authority, often leading to compliance but not necessarily agreement.

Political Manoeuvring

The strategic and often subtle actions taken within organizational or governmental contexts to gain advantage, influence decisions, or achieve specific outcomes.

Direct Forcing

A strategy where one party uses their power or authority to achieve their desired outcome without seeking compromise.