According to the Text, the Skinnerian Approach to Psychopathology Would

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to the text, the Skinnerian approach to psychopathology would predict that a "behavioral deficit" would result when

• A) a person developed a "healthy" response that came under the control of inappropriate reinforcers.
• B) there is a failure to develop a response that is normally part of a person's behavioral repertory.
• C) a person develops a response that is labeled as "bad", "sick", or "neurotic" in society.
• D) a person is out of touch with the conditions of reinforcement in the environment.

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Definitions:

Avoiding Eye Contact

The deliberate act of not meeting someone's gaze, which can be interpreted as a nonverbal cue indicating discomfort, avoidance, or lack of confidence.

Collaborative Group

A team or assembly of individuals working together towards a common goal or project.

Gestures

Physical movements made with parts of the body, especially hands and head, to express thoughts, emotions, or information without using words.

Nonverbal Communication

The process of conveying a message without the use of words, through gestures, facial expressions, posture, and other physical behaviors.