A child was very sick and unable to attend school. While she was ill, she received lots of attention and was excused from her normal responsibilities. Although she no longer has symptoms, the child says she still does not feel well
A behavior analyst would most likely suggest that the child's current behavior is the result of
a. emotional scars from childhood.
b. irrational or inappropriate thought processes.
c. secondary gains derived from being sick.
d. instinctual drift.
Answer: c. secondary gains derived from being sick.
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