The Application of Conditioning Techniques to Teach New Responses or to Reduce

question 248

Multiple Choice

The application of conditioning techniques to teach new responses or to reduce maladaptive behavior is called:

• A)primary reinforcement.
• B)higher-order conditioning.
• C)continuous reinforcement.
• D)behavior modification.

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Definitions:

Nucleus Accumbens

A region in the brain's basal forebrain rostral to the preoptic area of the hypothalamus, playing a central role in the reward circuit, motivation, pleasure, and reinforcement learning.

Apraxia

Inability to make voluntary movements in the absence of paralysis or other motor or sensory impairment, especially an inability to make proper use of an object.

Arm Movements

The action or process of moving the arm, which involves muscular and skeletal systems.

Copying Drawing

A method used to assess cognitive and motor functions by replicating a reference image.