The Pygmy Chimp Kanzi Began to Develop His Advanced Ability

question 217

Multiple Choice

The pygmy chimp Kanzi began to develop his advanced ability to communicate

• A) in response to behaviour modification techniques.
• B) when he lived the wild with other chimps.
• C) as he watched his mother receive language training
• D) because of his genetic similarities to humans.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

An approach to behavior modification that relies on the leveraging of rewards or the infliction of punishments to adjust behavior levels.

Token Economy

A behavior modification system that utilizes tokens as a form of currency for positive behaviors, which can later be exchanged for desired rewards or privileges.

Systematic Desensitization

A type of behavioral therapy used to gradually reduce phobic reactions and anxiety through counterconditioning.

Cognitive Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful or unhealthy thought patterns that contribute to emotional distress and mental health issues.