Alicia Is an Avid Online Poker Player

question 83

Multiple Choice

Alicia is an avid online poker player. She spends hours every day playing poker online. Initially, she played because she really enjoyed the game and it gave her an exciting feeling. However, over the past few months she has noticed that she experiences higher anxiety levels if she has not played in a while and she feels like she needs to play to reduce this anxiety.
-Alicia has a ritual,including saying a short prayer that she performs every time she logs on to her account and she thinks this ritual helps her win.According to Skinner,which of the following enforces this behaviour

• A) Operant conditioning
• B) Primary reinforcers
• C) Secondary reinforcers
• D) Noncontingent reinforcement

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Definitions:

Detached

A state of being emotionally disconnected or disengaged from people, situations, or surroundings.

Accumulate Possessions

The process of gradually gathering or collecting items, assets, or wealth over time.

Schizophrenia

is a severe mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Disturbances in Thought

Disruptions or abnormalities in the way one organizes, processes, or understands thoughts, often associated with psychological conditions.