The Form of Behavioral Therapy in Which an Undesirable Behavior

question 50

Multiple Choice

The form of behavioral therapy in which an undesirable behavior is paired with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce the frequency of the behavior is called __________

• A) token economy.
• B) operant conditioning.
• C) aversion therapy.
• D) participant modeling.

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Definitions:

Sphygmomanometer

An instrument for measuring blood pressure; consists of an inflatable cuff, a pressure bulb used to inflate the cuff, and a device to read the pressure.

Blood Pressure

Blood pressure is the measure of the force that blood exerts on the walls of the arteries as it flows through them.

Disposable Instruments

Medical tools designed for single use to prevent cross-contamination between patients and ensure sterility.

Curettes

Surgical instruments shaped like a small spoon or scoop, used to remove tissue, debris, or growths from a body cavity.