A Child Who Is Punished for Swearing at Home but Reinforced

question 93

Multiple Choice

A child who is punished for swearing at home but reinforced for swearing on the school playground is most likely to demonstrate a patterned habit of swearing that is indicative of

• A) negative reinforcement.
• B) shaping.
• C) discrimination.
• D) extinction.

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Definitions:

Generative

Having the ability to produce or create something, often in relation to creativity, productivity, or problem-solving.

Middle-aged Adult

A developmental stage typically covering individuals between the ages of 40 to 65, marked by physical, cognitive, and socio-emotional changes.

Generativity

A concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often expressed through parenting or other forms of caregiving.

Levinson

A surname that might refer to Daniel Levinson, a psychologist known for his theory on human development stages.