Positive Reinforcement Occurs When

question 60

Multiple Choice

Positive reinforcement occurs when:

• A)a desirable stimulus is removed following a behavior.
• B)an unpleasant stimulus is removed following a behavior.
• C)a desirable stimulus is added following a behavior.
• D)an unpleasant stimulus is added following a behavior.

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Definitions:

Psychiatrist

A medical doctor specializing in diagnosing, treating, and preventing mental health disorders, often with the ability to prescribe medication.

Psy.D.

A Doctor of Psychology degree, focusing on clinical practice and less on research compared to a Ph.D.

Aversion Therapy

A behavioral treatment method that involves pairing an undesirable behavior with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce the behavior's occurrence.

ECT

Electroconvulsive Therapy, a psychiatric treatment in which seizures are electrically induced in patients to provide relief from mental disorders.