An Adolescent Comes from a Dysfunctional Family Where Physical and Verbal

question 10

Multiple Choice

An adolescent comes from a dysfunctional family where physical and verbal abuse prevail. At school this adolescent bullies and fights with classmates. Based on principles of behavior therapy, what is the probable source of this behavior?

• A)Shaping
• B)Modeling
• C)Premack principle
• D)Reciprocal inhibition

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Subgoaling

A strategy in which a larger goal is divided into smaller, more manageable goals, facilitating easier achievement of the overall objective.

Algorithms

Fixed, step-by-step procedures for solving problems or completing tasks, often used in computing and mathematical operations for guaranteed solutions.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, not always leading to the most accurate conclusions.

Shortcut Strategies

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