Intimacy and Communication Can Be Increased by

question 76

Multiple Choice

Intimacy and communication can be increased by

• A)not talking about hurtful or negative feelings.
• B)always keeping busy when you are angry with your partner so you will not get in an argument.
• C)watching television together or using another distraction instead of discussing the difficult issues and getting angry.
• D)none of these.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an adverse stimulus strengthens or increases the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Positive Punishment

Adding an undesirable stimulus to decrease a behavior.

Negative Punishment

A behavioral principle where the removal of a desirable stimulus following a behavior decreases the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future.

Shaping

Gradual training that rewards behavior progressively closer to the desired one.