In the Study by Easterbrooks and Graham (1999) Comparing Homeless

question 9

Multiple Choice

In the study by Easterbrooks and Graham (1999) comparing homeless and low-income mothers, they found that ______.

• A) homeless mothers did not differ from low-income mothers
• B) homeless mothers had more psychological problems than the low-income mothers
• C) only low-income mothers offered warm, affectionate parenting
• D) the groups had very different problems

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Definitions:

Reinforcers

Any stimulus or event that increases the likelihood of the repetition of the behavior that it follows.

Contingent

Dependent on certain conditions or circumstances; not absolute or guaranteed.

Negative Stimulus

An unfavorable event or condition that motivates a person to avoid it through their behavior or actions.

Punishment

A penalty imposed for wrongdoing, intended to correct or deter undesirable behavior.