In Behavior Modification, Providing Friendly Reminders and Asking Non-Threatening Questions

question 117

Multiple Choice

In behavior modification, providing friendly reminders and asking non-threatening questions about progress qualify as

• A) positive reinforcement.
• B) performance facilitation.
• C) managing antecedents.
• D) negative reinforcement.
• E) positive punishment.

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Definitions:

Unpredictable

Describes something or someone that is not able to be predicted, due to variability in behavior or characteristics.

Reinforced

A process in which a behavior is strengthened by the outcome that follows it, making it more likely to occur in the future.

Positive Responses

Reactions or feedback that are affirmative, favorable, or supportive in nature, indicating agreement, pleasure, or endorsement.

Respondent Behavior

Behavior that occurs as an automatic response to a specific stimulus, often used in the context of classical conditioning.