What Is Temperament and What Dimensions Does It Involve? Describe

question 13

Essay

What is temperament and what dimensions does it involve? Describe at least three methods for assessing temperament and discuss how the methods compare in terms of assessing the various dimensions of temperament.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

An operational technique used in behavior analysis to increase the frequency of a desired behavior by introducing a motivating item after the behavior is exhibited.

DRH Schedule

Differential Reinforcement of High Rates of behavior schedule; a reinforcement schedule in which a higher rate of a specific behavior is reinforced, encouraging the behavior to occur more frequently.

Reinforcer

Any stimulus that increases the likelihood of a preceding behavior being repeated.

Primary Reinforcer

An innate reinforcing stimulus like nourishment or shelter, which does not require learning to be effective in enhancing behavior.