A Child Is Scolded for Using His Fingers Instead of His

question 51

Multiple Choice

A child is scolded for using his fingers instead of his fork to eat some spaghetti.The scolding stops when he picks up his fork.This is an example of _______ reinforcement.

• A)positive
• B)negative
• C)tertiary
• D)secondary

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Definitions:

Low-Birth-Weight

A term used to describe newborns weighing less than 2500 grams (5 pounds, 8 ounces) at birth.

Prenatal Care

The health care that a pregnant woman receives before her baby is born, aimed at ensuring a healthy pregnancy and delivery.

Respiratory Distress Syndrome

A medical condition primarily affecting premature infants characterized by difficulty breathing due to insufficient surfactant in the lungs.

Hyaline Membrane Disease

A respiratory disorder primarily in premature infants, characterized by difficulty breathing due to the formation of a glassy membrane in the lungs.