Behaviorists Would Say That Self-Defeating Behaviors Are Maintained by Immediate

question 863

Multiple Choice

Behaviorists would say that self-defeating behaviors are maintained by immediate reinforcement in the form of

• A) relief from anxiety.
• B) ego defense mechanisms.
• C) protection for one's self-image.
• D) avoiding existential anxiety.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Manner

Conducting oneself in a way that a prudent person would consider fair and appropriate under the circumstances.

Emancipated Minor

A minor who has legally been granted independence from parental control, often involving financial self-sufficiency or marriage.

Capacity to Contract

refers to the legal ability of a person to enter into a binding agreement.

Ward's Capacity

The legal competence or ability of a ward (a person under the protection of a legal guardian) to act in their own interests.