A __________ Is a Method of Reinforcement That Uses a Formal

question 159

Multiple Choice

A __________ is a method of reinforcement that uses a formal written agreement in which the goals for behavioral change, reinforcements, and penalties are clearly stated.

• A) contingency contract
• B) transactional analysis
• C) reciprocal inhibition
• D) token economy

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Definitions:

Loss Aversion

Oversensitivity to loss, leading to an unwillingness to recognize a loss and move on.

Mental Accounting

The habit of mentally assigning dollars to different accounts so that some dollars are worth more than others.

Overconfidence

The phenomenon where an individual's subjective confidence in their judgments is reliably greater than their objective accuracy.

Irrational Decisions

Choices made by individuals that contradict the best outcome from a rational point of view, often influenced by biases or lack of information.