Tommy Is Frequently Asking His Parents Questions,and They Want to Decrease

question 47

Multiple Choice

Tommy is frequently asking his parents questions,and they want to decrease his behavior to an acceptable level.Tommy's parents tell him that they will answer a question only if it has been at least 10 minutes since his last question.If Tommy asks a question before the 10-minute interval is up,his parents do not reinforce his behavior with an answer to the question? Which DRL variation are Tommy's parents using?​

• A) ​full-session DRL
• B) interval DRL​
• C) ​spaced-responding DRL
• D) ​secondary DRL

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Definitions:

Irrational Defenses

Mental strategies that are logically flawed used by individuals to protect themselves from feelings of anxiety or guilt.

Anxiety

Anxiety is a feeling of fear, dread, or apprehension, often with no clear justification. It can affect both the mind and the body, leading to physical symptoms as well as psychological distress.

Self-Protective Mechanisms

Psychological strategies employed by individuals to defend themselves against threats to their self-esteem or well-being.

Basic Anxiety

A term introduced by psychoanalyst Karen Horney, referring to feelings of helplessness and insecurity that arise from living in a potentially hostile world, which can significantly affect one's relationships and self-image.