A Qualifier in a Statement Acts to

question 26

Multiple Choice

A qualifier in a statement acts to

• A) soften evaluative statements
• B) add a definitive description
• C) add an emotional overtone
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Response Maintenance

A type of generalization that occurs when a behavior is performed following the withdrawal of an intervention. It is measured in terms of the strength or durability of learned behaviors once the initial contingencies are removed.

Generalization

The process in which behaviors learned in one context transfer to other contexts that are perceived as similar, extending the reach of learned responses beyond the original settings.

Social Validation

The process of seeking or obtaining approval or affirmation from others in one's social environment.

Social Reciprocity

The mutual exchange of social behavior, such as cooperation or communication, between individuals or groups.