A Parent Is Considering the Use of Extinction on Her

question 20

Multiple Choice

A parent is considering the use of extinction on her child's tantrum behavior.Before she begins to use extinction,the parent considers whether she can handle the initial increase in the behavior that may occur.In this example,the parent is considering her ability to:​

• A) ​maintain consistency
• B) ​identify the reinforcer
• C) ​tolerate an extinction burst
• D) ​A and B

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Definitions:

Mutualistic Relationship

A biological interaction between two different species where each species benefits from the relationship.

Density-Independent Factor

Environmental factors that affect the size of a population regardless of its density, such as weather, natural disasters, and pollution.

Sudden Freeze

A rapid drop in temperature to below freezing, often with little warning, causing potential damage to the environment and agriculture.

Primary Succession

Ecological succession that occurs in an area where no biotic community previously existed, starting from bare rock or a completely uninhabited area.