People with Avoidant Personalities Tend to Avoid Only Specific Situations

question 24

True/False

People with avoidant personalities tend to avoid only specific situations which make them
anxious, such as public speaking or large parties.

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Definitions:

Reinforce

To strengthen a behavior or response through rewards or positive outcomes, increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.

Increase

A rise in quantity, size, or degree.

Contingency of Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where the delivery of reinforcement depends on specific conditions or behaviors being met.

Behavioral Modification

A method of changing behavior through various techniques such as positive or negative reinforcement, primarily used in treatment and therapy.