In Order to Interrupt Upsetting Thoughts and Quiet Her Body

question 175

Short Answer

In order to interrupt upsetting thoughts and quiet her body, Maggie closes her eyes and focuses on a phrase that she repeats over and over.Maggie is using the stress management technique known as __________.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A method of learning where every correct response is reinforced every time, leading to faster acquisition of behavior but quicker extinction once reinforcement stops.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where only some responses are reinforced, leading to more resistant behaviors to extinction.

Delayed Reinforcer

A reward that does not immediately follow an action but is delayed for a certain time.

Primary Reinforcer

A stimulus that satisfies a basic biological need and is inherently rewarding.