Victor has suffered from a substance-related disorder for many years, and has finally decided to seek treatment to kick his habit. As part of his counseling, Victor and his therapist select the behaviors that are unhealthy and need to change, and decide on what rewards Victor will earn by making those changes. Their plan is very clear and very simple, and there is no room for misinterpretation. Victor and his counselor are employing ________ as part of his treatment.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Answer: contingency management

Psychology

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a. monogamy b. singlehood c. homogamy d. nesting

Psychology

Any intentional effort to change an uncomfortable situation is called ________ coping

a. indirect b. aggressive c. direct d. defensive

Psychology

Six-year-old Francenesees rules as a product of cooperative agreements. Because of this, Francene issaid to have achieved a level of ____________ morality.

A. schematic B. heteronomous C. autonomous D. overt

Psychology

Family stressors predict academic problems among American adolescents of Chinese, European, and __________backgrounds

a) Indian b) Nigerian c) Mexican d) Brazilian

Psychology