The ______ Generation of Behavioral Therapies Stressed the Importance of Modeling

question 21

Multiple Choice

The ______ generation of behavioral therapies stressed the importance of modeling or learning that occurs by observing behavior.

• A) first
• B) second
• C) third
• D) fourth

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A method in behavioral psychology where the probability of a behavior increasing is enhanced by rewarding a positive outcome immediately following that behavior.

Scapegoating

The practice of unfairly blaming unpopular students for all types of negative classroom outcomes and behaviors.

Positive Peer Pressure

Influence from peers that leads an individual to make healthy, beneficial decisions due to the positive examples or encouragement from others.

Backup Reinforcers

Secondary reinforcers that can be exchanged for primary reinforcers, used in behavioral conditioning to motivate and sustain desired behaviors.