Susan Complains That She Is in an "Addictive Love Relationship

question 46

Multiple Choice

Susan complains that she is in an "addictive love relationship" in which she has to work very hard to get her partner to pay any attention to her. Chances are that her partner is reinforcing her on a _____ schedule.

• A) fixed ratio
• B) variable ratio
• C) fixed time
• D) variable time

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Definitions:

Assessment

The process of evaluating or estimating the nature, ability, or quality of something, often for purposes of education or psychology.

Contingency Management

A behavioral therapy technique based on the modification of behavior by changing the consequences of behaviors.

Reduce Smoking

Initiatives, strategies, or personal efforts aimed at decreasing the frequency or cessation of tobacco smoking.

Self-reinforcement Procedures

Strategies where individuals reward themselves for meeting specific behavioral criteria, thereby encouraging continuation or repetition of the behavior.