In an Institution for Delinquent Adolescents, a Behavioral System Has

question 53

Multiple Choice

In an institution for delinquent adolescents, a behavioral system has been implemented in which the adolescents earn points for target behaviors like getting up on time, making beds, and attending class.They are allowed to exchange their earned points for privileges, activities, etc.They are also charged tokens for inappropriate behaviors, such as staying in bed or fighting.This system is called _____ and is based on _____.

• A)systematic desensitization; reinforcement
• B)primary reinforcement; classical conditioning
• C)a token economy; operant conditioning
• D)latent reinforcement; operant conditioning

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Definitions:

Synesthesia

A neurological condition in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway.

Psychokinesis

The purported ability to move or manipulate objects with the mind without physical interaction, considered a paranormal phenomenon.

Volley Principle

A theory in auditory processing stating that groups of auditory nerve fibers fire neural impulses in rapid succession, allowing for the perception of sounds higher than 1000 Hz.

Sensory Interaction

The way that different senses like sight, hearing, and smell may affect each other and lead to a new perception.