Coping with Anxiety by Retreating to Behavior Patterns Characteristic of a More

question 341

Multiple Choice

Coping with anxiety by retreating to behavior patterns characteristic of a more infantile stage of development is called

• A) projection.
• B) reaction formation.
• C) regression.
• D) displacement.

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Definitions:

Reinforce Behaviour

The process of encouraging or establishing a pattern of behavior by offering rewards or consequences.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral psychology principle where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a desired behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated in the future.

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, often used in behavioral conditioning.

Positive Reinforcement

A technique in behaviorism that encourages a certain behavior by following it with a positive stimulus or reward.