Which of the Following Statements Describes Positive Reinforcement

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes positive reinforcement?

• A) It strengthens behavior by withholding an unpleasant consequence of a specific behavior.
• B) It weakens behavior by following behaviors with undesirable consequences.
• C) It strengthens behavior by following behaviors with desirable consequences.
• D) It weakens a behavior by making it less likely to occur in future.

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A chronic mental health condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday events and activities.

Freud

Freud, an Austrian neurologist, established the psychoanalytic method, aimed at curing psychopathology through a dialogical process involving a psychoanalyst and a patient.

Maladaptive Behaviors

Actions or tendencies that are counterproductive to one’s own wellbeing or ability to meet demands of daily life, often increasing stress.

Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by excessive fear, worry, or unease that is difficult to control and affects daily functioning.