Which of the Following Is the Best Example of a Partial

question 149

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of a partial schedule of reinforcement?

• A) Every time he cries, Robert's mother picks him up.
• B) Vickie has a tantrum every time her mother takes her to the grocery store because once or twice in the past her mother has given in and bought her candy to quiet her down.
• C) Julie has come to expect that she will be paid for babysitting her little brother because this is what parents always do.
• D) Jake has a terrible fear of spiders that his therapist has now diagnosed as a phobia.

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Definitions:

Touch-Based Communication

The use of physical touch as a non-verbal form of expressing feelings, conveying messages, or interacting with others.

Relationships

Refers to connections or associations between individuals or entities based on social, emotional, professional, or biological factors.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want to in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints, often due to biases.

Selective Memory

The tendency to remember only certain details of an event or experience, often those that align with one's existing beliefs or attitudes.