Which of the Following Parental Actions Is Associated with Children

question 183

Multiple Choice

Which of the following parental actions is associated with children having more behavior problems?

• A)excessive use of criticism, use of harsh punishment, and inconsistent discipline
• B)excessive use of criticism and inconsistent discipline only
• C)excessive use of criticism only
• D)inconsistent discipline only
• E)use of harsh punishment only

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Definitions:

Reinforcing

In behavioral psychology, it pertains to strengthening a behavior by providing a consequence that is rewarding, thereby increasing the likelihood of the behavior's recurrence.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs through associations between an environmental stimulus and a naturally occurring stimulus, leading to learned responses.

Meat Powder

In the context of psychology, meat powder is famously associated with Ivan Pavlov's classical conditioning experiments as a stimulus for the salivary response in dogs.

Fixed-interval Reinforcement

A schedule in operant conditioning where rewards or reinforcement are given at fixed intervals of time, provided that the correct response is made.