A Relatively Unique Correctional Strategy That Involves Exposing the Juvenile

question 37

True/False

A relatively unique correctional strategy that involves exposing the juvenile to a brief commitment in an institutional facility, and then releasing them on probation, is called shock probation.

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Definitions:

Primary Reinforcement

A type of reinforcement that is inherently rewarding, such as food or water, which satisfies a biological need.

Law of Effect

A principle of learning that states behaviors followed by positive outcomes are more likely to be repeated, while those followed by negative outcomes are less likely to occur.

Variable Ratio

A reinforcement schedule in operant conditioning where a response is reinforced after an unpredictable number of responses, enhancing its effectivity.

Fixed Ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is reinforced only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior modification programs.