Tommy's Parents Used Extinction to Decrease His Behavior of Crying

question 18

Multiple Choice

Tommy's parents used extinction to decrease his behavior of crying when he had to eat vegetables by making him eat them despite his crying.When Tommy is going to be with his grandparents or a babysitter,his parents tell them to make sure Tommy eats his vegetables even if he cries.Which consideration in the use of extinction is being addressed?​

• A) ​eliminating a reinforcer
• B) ​maintaining consistency
• C) ​whether it is safe to use extinction
• D) ​ability to tolerate an extinction burst

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Definitions:

Deficit Needs

According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these are the basic requirements for human survival and well-being, such as food, safety, and love, that must be fulfilled before achieving higher-level needs.

Adaptive Coping

Strategies or mechanisms employed to manage internal or external demands that are appraised as stressful or challenging.

Nonadaptive Coping

Strategies or behaviors used to reduce stress that are not effective for dealing with the underlying problem and may be counterproductive or harmful in the long term.

Isolation

The process of separating from others to prevent the spread of infection or for the purpose of solitude.