Which Client Would Be Better Suited for Behavior Modification Than

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which client would be better suited for behavior modification than for psychoanalysis?

• A) A wealthy, retired person who is searching for inner understanding
• B) An autistic child who rarely speaks
• C) A woman who wants to rid herself of guilt related to her relations with her parents when she was a child
• D) A neurotic person looking for insights on the causes for his behavior

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the likelihood of a particular behavior occurring again.

Reinforcement Strategy

A method used to strengthen desired behavior by rewarding positive outcomes or penalizing negative ones to encourage a specific behavior.

Punishment

A consequence applied to decrease or eliminate an unwanted behavior.

Extinction Strategies

Refers to techniques in behavior management that involve eliminating reinforcement for undesired behaviors, leading to their reduction or elimination over time.