A teacher is trying to get John to write his name. First, she provides him with the letters J-O-H and he fills in the last letter. Then she provides J-O and he fills in the last two letters. Then J is provided and he provides the last three letters, and finally he writes his name himself. This is an example of:

Positive reinforcement
Backward chaining
Forward chaining
Shaping


Backward chaining

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The least likely source of toxins from flame retardants in a child care environment would be a. carpeting

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Little Angus is angry with himself for flunking a test. However, it is too painful for him to acknowledge this anger. In order to deal with his anxiety he believe his teacher is angry with him for flunking the test. What defense mechanism is Angus employing?

a. projection b. reaction formation c. sublimation d. undoing e. suppression

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