Which Statement About Encopresis Is True

question 66

Multiple Choice

 Which statement about encopresis is true?

• A) Encopresis is more common in girls than boys.
• B) Up to 3% of 5-year-old children are estimated to have encopresis.
• C) Encopresis usually results from defiance.
• D) Encopresis may be associated with abnormal defecation dynamics.

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Definitions:

Skinner's Theory

A theory developed by B.F. Skinner that emphasizes operant conditioning, where behavior is shaped and maintained by its consequences, including reinforcements and punishments.

Pavlov's Theory

A theory posited by Ivan Pavlov that emphasizes the role of conditioned reflexes in the occurrence of certain behaviors through classical conditioning.

Köhler's Insight Learning

A cognitive process theorized by Wolfgang Köhler, where a sudden realization of a problem's solution occurs, leading to a quick and often lasting solution.

Negative Reinforcement

Negative reinforcement involves the removal of an undesirable or unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a particular behavior being repeated.