Jamie Says He Often Gets "Hot Under the Collar" Even

question 108

Multiple Choice

Jamie says he often gets "hot under the collar" even for the slightest of provocations. Cognitive theorists would probably suggest that his anger is prompted by

• A)a tendency for his heightened physiological arousal to affect his thinking.
• B)underlying cognitive dissonance.
• C)deep-seated frustration that is activated by these situations.
• D)situations that touch upon unresolved conflicts from the past.
• E)angering thoughts he experiences in these situations.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

The process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a positive stimulus or removing a negative one.

Differential Reinforcement

A behavior modification technique which reinforces specific behaviors while withholding reinforcement for others, often used to increase desirable behaviors and decrease unwanted ones.

Educator

An individual who provides instruction or education to students in a variety of settings, including schools and informal educational contexts.

Target Behavior

A specific behavior chosen for change or intervention.