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j.rubin

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Sam skips school so that he can play video games at the arcade. Sam's parents find him there and make him mow the lawn when they get home. As a result of having to mow the lawn, Sam doesn't skip school to go to the arcade anymore. Having to do something he dislikes as punisher for the problem behavior is an example of:
 
  a. extinction
 b. negative punishment
 c. negative reinforcement
  d. the Premack Principle

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What is appropriate to do if an individual attempts to avoid or escape from the performance of an aversive activity? ___________
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

use guided compliance





 

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