Mollie,age 4,refused to Go to Sleep Without Her Favorite Rag

question 68

Multiple Choice

Mollie,age 4,refused to go to sleep without her favorite rag doll.The family was up late because "Rag Doll Ruthie" had to finish in the wash cycle and spend a period of time in the dryer."Ruthie" is an example of

• A)a transitional object.
• B)regression.
• C)infantilism.
• D)a sleep inhibitor.

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Definitions:

Unsolvable Problems

Issues or challenges that cannot be resolved or fixed, often leading to feelings of frustration or helplessness.

Aversive Training

A behavioral training technique that involves using unpleasant stimuli to discourage undesirable behaviors.

Avoidance

A behavioral response aimed at evading an unpleasant, harmful, or threatening situation.

Punishment

A consequence applied to reduce the likelihood of a behavior reoccurring, often seen as negative or undesirable.