Eugene Was Autistic and Wouldn't Speak to Anyone

question 288

Multiple Choice

Eugene was autistic and wouldn't speak to anyone.A therapist who was working with Eugene initially gave him a cookie every time he made any sound at all.This switched to only giving cookies when Eugene said a complete word, and eventually only for complete sentences.Based on what is known about operant conditioning, you should conclude that the therapist developed Eugene's speech skills using the process known as:

• A)negative reinforcement
• B)shaping
• C)adventitious reinforcement
• D)vicarious reinforcement

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