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Brittanyd9008

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A mother states, You are old enough to clean your own bedroom. Later inspection finds the floor clear, but with everything stacked in a chair. The mother praises the child for clearing the floor.
 
  This is consistent with which technique of behavior modification?
 
  A. Shaping
  B. Extinction
  C. Stimulus generalization
  D. Reciprocal inhibition

Question 2

Parents of a 3-year-old have noticed an improvement in behavior because of using a time out behavioral approach. What aspect of time out therapy may be responsible for this child's improved behavior?
 
  A. Negative reinforcement discourages maladaptive behavior.
  B. Positive reinforcement is removed.
  C. Covert sensitization is being applied.
  D. Reciprocal inhibition is eliminated.


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pikon

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

ANS: A
In shaping, behavior is molded in a desired direction by reinforcing each small step toward the desired behavior. The child is praised for clearing the floor, the first step toward cleaning the room.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
In a time out, the positive reinforcement of attention is removed from the child during inappropriate behavior.


Brittanyd9008

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
:D TYSM

lcapri7

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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