In Skinnerian Conditioning, the Word "Reinforcement" Means

question 8

Multiple Choice

In Skinnerian conditioning, the word "reinforcement" means:

• A)The relationship between two stimuli, where the presence of one is contiguous with the presence of the other
• B)A stimulus that follows the emission of a response which renders the same response less probable in the future
• C)Reward
• D)Punishment
• E)A stimulus that follows the emission of a response which renders the same response more probable in the future

Grasp the conditions under which closed questions can be beneficial or detrimental in therapy.

Recognize the prerequisites for effectively using influencing responses in counseling.

Understand the concept of reactance and its implications for the counseling process.

Know the significance of timing and appropriateness of various counseling interventions such as interpretation, confrontation, and self-disclosure.

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