The Operant Approach Is Characterized by

question 57

Multiple Choice

The operant approach is characterized by

• A)rewards for desired behaviors.
• B)punishments for undesired behaviors.
• C)classical conditioning.
• D)social learning.

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Definitions:

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession, typically aimed at reducing anxiety or preventing a feared event or situation.

Recurrent Thoughts

Repeated thoughts or ideas that frequently occupy a person's mind.

Recurrent Behaviors

Repetitive actions often performed with little conscious thought, which can be part of routines, habits, or compulsions.

Social Phobia

A severe anxiety disorder characterized by a significant amount of fear in one or more social situations, causing considerable distress and impaired ability to function in at least some parts of daily life.