The Symptoms of Schizophrenia Can Interfere with All of the Following

question 13

Multiple Choice

The symptoms of schizophrenia can interfere with all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)maintaining employment.
• B)living independently.
• C)having close relationships with other people.
• D)perception of somatic symptoms.

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Definitions:

Token-economy System

A behavioral modification technique based on systematic reinforcement, using tokens as conditional reinforcement that can be exchanged for desired rewards.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule in which a reward is not provided every time the desired behavior is performed, leading to more resistant learned behaviors.

Extinction Procedure

A behavioral technique in which reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior is discontinued, leading to a decrease in the frequency of the behavior.

Operant Conditioning

A process of acquiring knowledge in which the force of an activity is changed by either positive reinforcement or penalties.