Bobby's Mother Knows That If She Continues to Nag Bobby

question 64

Multiple Choice

Bobby's mother knows that if she continues to nag Bobby to do the dishes, he will soon react to this aversive nagging by completing the chore. If Bobby becomes more punctual about dishwashing as a result of this treatment, we could label his new habit as a(n) operant response that is established through

• A) reinforcement
• B) punishment
• C) observational learning
• D) collaborative learning

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Definitions:

Patient

An individual receiving or registered to receive medical treatment.

Fibrinogen

A protein found in plasma that is important for blood clotting.

Plasma Protein

Proteins found in blood plasma that perform various functions including clotting, defense against pathogens, and transport of substances.