Behaviorists Would Say That Self-Defeating Behaviors Are Maintained by Immediate

question 863

Multiple Choice

Behaviorists would say that self-defeating behaviors are maintained by immediate reinforcement in the form of

• A) relief from anxiety.
• B) ego defense mechanisms.
• C) protection for one's self-image.
• D) avoiding existential anxiety.

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