Which Would Be the Best Brief Motto to Use as a Guide

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which would be the best brief motto to use as a guide when trying behavior modification techniques?

• A) Arrange in steps; reinforce correct responses.
• B) Ignore bad behavior; reinforce good behavior.
• C) Reinforce good behavior; punish bad behavior.
• D) Use negative, then positive, reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A chronic disorder characterized by uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to repeat.

Ego-syntonic

Refers to thoughts, impulses, and behaviors that are consistent with an individual's self-perception, often contrasted with ego-dystonic, which feels foreign to one's self-image.

Common Personality Disorder

Refers to a range of mental disorders characterized by deeply ingrained, inflexible patterns of thought, feeling, or behavior that deviate significantly from the expectations of culture.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a handbook used by healthcare professionals as the authoritative guide to diagnosing mental disorders.