Which of the Following Behaviors Is Typical of Sign Someone

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following behaviors is typical of sign someone who has disordered eating but not an eating disorder?

• A)Regularly using laxatives lose weight
• B)Frequently making oneself vomit after meals
• C)Eating only cooked pasta with grated cheese for several meals
• D)Binge-eating daily for 2 months

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Definitions:

Determinism

The philosophical doctrine that all events, including human choices and actions, are ultimately determined by causes external to the will.

Functional Analysis

An approach to the study of behavior that involves assessing the frequency of a behavior, the situation in which it occurs, and the reinforcers associated with it.

Behavior Modification Techniques

Methods used in behavior analysis and psychology to change someone's behavior through positive or negative reinforcement or punishment.

Superstitious Behavior

Persistent behavior that has a coincidental and not a functional relationship to the reinforcement received.