Shelby is teaching her child to tie his shoes. Instead of rewarding him only when he completes the task, she rewards him for small successes along the way, such as crossing the laces, then making a loop, then tying the bow. What is this technique called?
a. behavior modification c. successive approximations
b. success rewards d. task approximations
C
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A therapist soliciting physical contact with a client is
a. encouraged during therapy. b. unethical behavior. c. okay if boundaries are determined. d. always illegal.
REM-sleep deprivation results in:
A) excessive aggression and hypersensitivity to muscle pain. B) difficulty processing new information and hyposensitivity to pain. C) memory problems and excessive aggression. D) symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Carol smokes all day long, and sometimes she feels that the cigarette actually relaxes her -- maybe ten percent of the time. She continues to smoke for the relaxation it brings. This is an example of:
a. intermittent reinforcement. b. shaping. c. incompatible behavior. d. negative reinforcement.
In ____________________, the child shows excessive inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity
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