Shii-An Will Sit in One Position for Long Periods of Time

question 224

Multiple Choice

Shii-An will sit in one position for long periods of time, evidencing muscular rigidity. Which disorder includes this symptom?

• A)catatonic schizophrenia
• B)undifferentiated schizophrenia
• C)paranoid schizophrenia
• D)disorganized schizophrenia

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

Skinner’s term for the process of learning in which an organism’s behavior is shaped by the effect of the behavior on the environment.

Respondent Conditioning

Skinner’s term for classical conditioning.

Habituation

The process of becoming accustomed to a stimulus or environment, resulting in a decreased response over time.

Learning Mechanism

Processes through which individuals acquire new knowledge, skills, behaviors, or values, often through observation, experience, or instruction.