Which of the Following Is NOT a Recommendation Concerning Effective

question 363

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a recommendation concerning effective use of behaviour modification?

• A) Reinforce only major improvements.
• B) Accentuate the positive.
• C) Find the right reinforcement.
• D) Be careful not to reinforce undesirable behaviour.

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Definitions:

Learned Helplessness

A state where an individual experiences feelings of inability to control their circumstances, stemming from traumatic experiences or ongoing unsuccessful attempts.

Goal Shielding

Occurs when the activation of a focal goal the person is working on inhibits the accessibility of alternative goals.

Free Will

The power of acting without the constraint of necessity or fate; the ability to act at one's own discretion.

Status Quo Bias

The preference for the current state of affairs, where changes are perceived as losses rather than gains, leading to resistance to change.