Each Time a Student Cleans His Room, He Is Hugged

question 115

Short Answer

Each time a student cleans his room, he is hugged by his mother. As a result, he no longer cleans his room. This is an example of a type of contingency known as _________.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Unconscious psychological strategies employed to manage stress, emotional conflict, and internal or external demands that are perceived as threatening.

Projective Tests

Psychological assessment tools where subjects respond to ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions, and internal conflicts by projecting their inner thoughts.

Ambiguous Stimuli

Objects, words, or situations that lack clarity or have multiple interpretations.

Free Association

Psychodynamic therapy method allowing spontaneous, uncensored verbal expression to uncover unconscious thoughts.