A Consequence That Brings About an Increase in the Frequency

question 136

Multiple Choice

A consequence that brings about an increase in the frequency of a behavior is a(n) _____; a consequence that decreases the frequency of a behavior is a(n) _____

• A)punishment; successive approximation.
• B)positive reinforcement; shaping.
• C)modeling; successive approximation.
• D)reinforcement; punishment.

Recognize the influence of early puberty on mental health and behavior.

Understand the impact of personality traits on emotional well-being and coping strategies in older adults.

Identify Erikson’s stages of developmental psychology, particularly focusing on the stage pertaining to late adulthood.

Recognize different coping strategies used by older adults in response to life challenges.

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Definitions:

Growth Abnormalities

Unusual patterns or deviations in physical development, often resulting from genetic disorders, nutritional deficiencies, or hormonal imbalances.

Emotional Injury

Psychological harm or distress caused by experiences of rejection, loss, or trauma, potentially impacting an individual's mental health.

Abuse

Elder abuse is any abuse and neglect of persons age 60 and older by a caregiver or another person in a relationship involving an expectation of trust; physical abuse is the use of physical force that may result in bodily injury, physical pain, or impairments; forms of abuse can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological or emotional abuse, neglect, abandonment, and financial abuse or exploitation.

Height And Weight

Basic anthropometric measurements used to assess the physical development and health of an individual.