Applying Learning Theory When Trying to Help Children Overcome Behavioral

question 60

Multiple Choice

Applying learning theory when trying to help children overcome behavioral disorders or to cope with adjustment problems is often referred to as

• A) psychology of adjustment.
• B) behavior modification.
• C) classical conditioning.
• D) sensitization learning.

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Definitions:

Expectancy

A person's belief about the likelihood of achieving success in a specific situation, often influencing motivation and behavior.

Instrumentality

The belief or expectation that performing a certain behavior will lead to a particular outcome or reward.

Psychological Needs

Fundamental emotional or cognitive requirements for well-being and effective functioning, such as autonomy, competence, and relatedness.

Autonomous Motivation

The drive to perform an activity for its inherent satisfaction or enjoyment, rather than external pressures or rewards.