Barry Is Angry at Losing His Job

question 65

Multiple Choice

Barry is angry at losing his job. In order to regulate his emotions, he can do all of the following except ________.

• A) focus on the problem at hand
• B) think about pleasant things
• C) distract himself
• D) engage in relaxation techniques
• E) suppress negative thoughts

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Definitions:

Schedule of Reinforcement

A plan or strategy in behavioral psychology for determining which responses will be reinforced to shape or modify behavior.

Partial Reinforcement

A conditioning strategy in which a reward is not administered every time the desired behavior is performed, often leading to more resistant behavior change.

Reinforcers

Stimuli, which when presented after a behavior, increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Pathological Triangular Relationship

A dysfunctional pattern of interaction involving three parties, where conflict between two is avoided by offloading it onto a third party.