Which of the Following Best Illustrates the Process of Positive

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best illustrates the process of positive reinforcement?

• A) A child is sent to her room after screaming while at the dinner table.
• B) A hungry rat presses a lever to obtain a food pellet.
• C) A rat presses a lever that results in delivery of shock through the floor of the chamber.
• D) A woman injects heroin into her veins to obtain a "rush."
• E) A man ingests an aspirin to rid himself of a strong headache.

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Definitions:

Rapaport

In the context of psychology, David Rapaport was a significant figure in the development of psychoanalytic theory and practice.

Personality Characteristics

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Machover

Refers to the Machover Draw-A-Person Test, a projective psychological test used to evaluate personality and emotional functioning.

Projective Personality Assessments

Psychological tests that use ambiguous stimuli to elicit responses that reveal aspects of an individual's personality.