You Are Watching a Television Documentary That Shows a Patient

question 61

Multiple Choice

You are watching a television documentary that shows a patient who is undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) . If this documentary is depicting treatment in the 1930s, you should conclude that ​

• A)the patient is being treated for severe depression that has not responded to medication.
• B)the patient is being treated for epilepsy.
• C)the doctor is using a form of aversion therapy to reduce compulsive behaviors in a patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
• D)the patient is being treated for schizophrenia.

Appreciate the wide practical applications of Skinner's work in various fields like education and therapy.

Understand Skinner's concepts of operant behavior and the schedules of reinforcement.

Gain insights into Skinner's personal beliefs and critiques of other psychological theories.

Recognize the role of environmental factors in shaping behavior according to Skinner.