You May Be Inadvertently Reinforcing Undesirable Behavior by Telling Someone

question 141

Multiple Choice

You may be inadvertently reinforcing undesirable behavior by telling someone off because ________.

• A) scolding is positively punishing
• B) by scolding the recipient you are paying attention to that person
• C) the recipient never takes anything seriously
• D) scolding is negatively punishing

Understand the legal terms and their significance in forensic psychology.

Recognizing the impact of psychiatric labeling on individuals and society.

Distinguish between various components (subjective-emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and physiological) of anxiety.

Awareness of the influence of diagnostic labels on perception and treatment of normal behavior in psychiatric settings.

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Definitions:

Persuasive Message

Communication designed to convince or influence the audience to adopt a particular attitude, perform an action, or adopt a belief.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy that presents supporting details before the main point, often used to soften the impact of negative messages or to persuade.

Persuasive Messages

Communications designed to convince or influence the audience to adopt a specific viewpoint or take a particular action.

Substantial Action

Significant or meaningful steps taken to achieve a goal or implement a plan, often requiring considerable effort or resources.