Some Children with Seizure Problems Bang Their Heads Against a Wall

question 76

Multiple Choice

Some children with seizure problems bang their heads against a wall causing themselves serious injury. As a result, a psychologist might administer a brief electric shock to such a child every time she bangs her head on the wall. This would be an example of

• A) negative reinforcement.
• B) observational learning.
• C) generalization.
• D) aversive conditioning.

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