This behavioral technique uses a system of points or stars to reward children for successful behavior:

a. contingency contracting
b. token economy
c. aversion therapy
d. shaping


B

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was born and Paul was enrolled in preschool. His mother seemed to have less time for him and it was about that time that Paul started passing feces into inappropriate places; that is, his mother would find “evidence” in his clothing or on the floor in the back of his closet. Paul would most likely receive a diagnosis of:

a) Encopresis, primary type b) Encopresis, secondary type c) Enuresis, diurnal d) None of the above

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Descriptive research attempts to answer the question "why."

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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The domestic violence shelter where you work was originally designed to provide

safe shelter for women and children facing threats of physical violence. Over time, admission criteria have expanded to include threats of emotional abuse, so staff expertise to address emotional problems is not required. This is an example of: a. subjectivity. b. effectiveness. c. an unintentional consequence. d. efficiency.

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Historians have documented the fact that the Civil War destroyed the economy of the South to the extent that it would not recover for nearly 100 years. The former slaves from the South suffered despite the defeat of the South because

a. Freedom did not mean a lot to the former slaves b. There were only fragmented efforts to support the welfare of the former slaves and the region was impoverished following the war c. The new laws were not sufficient to prevent slavery d. They did not speak for themselves and demand their rights

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