A Child Is Praised for Using His Fork Instead of His

question 186

Multiple Choice

A child is praised for using his fork instead of his fingers to eat some spaghetti.This is an example of __________ reinforcement.

• A)positive
• B)extrinsic
• C)higher-order
• D)secondary

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Definitions:

Cessation Programs

Organized efforts designed to help individuals stop engaging in a harmful behavior, such as smoking.

Nicotine Replacement

A method used to aid in quitting smoking, providing nicotine through means other than tobacco to reduce withdrawal symptoms.

Relapse

The return of a disease or the reappearance of symptoms after a period of improvement.

Behavioral Approaches

Methods in psychology focused on understanding and changing people's behaviors through techniques such as reinforcement and conditioning.