Patti Throws a Temper Tantrum in Order to Gain Her

question 563

Multiple Choice

Patti throws a temper tantrum in order to gain her mother's attention. However, her mother does not pay any attention and leaves the room. Patti stops her tantrum and follows her mother into the next room. To eliminate Patti's tantrums, her mother has used

• A)reciprocal inhibition.
• B)shaping.
• C)aversive conditioning.
• D)time out.

---

Definitions:

Stressful Conditions

Situations or environments that place a high demand on an individual, potentially causing psychological or physical stress responses.

Intergroup Theory

A framework explaining how individuals perceive and behave in group contexts, focusing on relations between different groups.

Group Boundaries

The implicit or explicit rules and criteria that define who belongs to a particular group and who does not.

Freudian Concept

Ideas or theories developed by Sigmund Freud that focus on unconscious desires, motivations, and the influence of childhood experiences.