Which of the Following Is Most Promising as a Treatment

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most promising as a treatment for conduct disorders?

• A)Medication
• B)Covert desensitization
• C)Multisystemic treatment
• D)Juvenile justice programs

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behaviorism where a behavior increases in frequency because it is followed by the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus.

Soft Drink Machine

A vending machine that dispenses carbonated beverages, typically operated by inserting money or tokens.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral principle where the removal of an undesirable or aversive stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is reinforced only some of the time, known to create strong and persistent behaviors.