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Jramos095

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A young child is suffering from a life-threatening disorder in which he involuntarily regurgitates all food. When no other therapies work, the child is given electric shock to eliminate his vomiting behavior. The electric shock is a form of ____.
 
  a. systematic desensitization therapy
  b. positive reinforcement
  c. punishment
  d. covert sensitization

Question 2

Super Nanny is visiting the Niemann household to assist in eliminating little Alexs temper tantrums. She decides to set up rules that specify what behaviors will be strengthened or rewarded. Super Nanny has implemented a behavioral technique known as ____.
 
  a. positive reinforcement
  b. exposure therapy
  c. assertiveness training
  d. extinction


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
c

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
a


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