Which of the Following Statements Is the BEST Example of Telegraphic

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is the BEST example of telegraphic speech?

• A) I eated a cookie
• B) Cookie
• C) I wanted a cookie
• D) Give cookie

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Definitions:

Positive Punishment

A method in behavioral psychology where an undesirable stimulus is introduced following a behavior to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.

Aversive Stimulus

A stimulus that is unpleasant and causes a decrease in the strength or frequency of the behavior it follows.

Flooding

A behavioral therapy technique intended to treat anxiety by exposing patients to their fear-inducing stimuli in a controlled environment.

Fear-evoking Stimuli

Environmental or internal triggers that provoke a fear response, activating the body’s fight or flight reaction.