A Nurse Explains the Technique of Extinction to Parents Who

question 18

Multiple Choice

A nurse explains the technique of extinction to parents who are seeking to reduce the frequency of unwanted behaviors in their children.What is an example of this type of strategy?

• A) Ignoring a temper tantrum
• B) Taking away an allowance for not keeping a clean room
• C) Sending children to their rooms after fighting with each other
• D) Not allowing children to play with friends because homework is not completed

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Definitions:

Social Identity Theory

A theory that explains how individuals categorize themselves and others into various social groups, leading to a sense of identity based on group membership.

Realistic Conflict Theory

A social psychological model that explains intergroup conflicts, hostility, and aggression as a result of competition over resources or status.

Self-Serving Bias

A common cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while blaming external factors for their failures, thus preserving their self-esteem.

Overgeneralized Belief

A cognitive bias where an individual applies a general rule too broadly, assuming that it applies in far more situations than it actually does.