A young boy refused to eat all but specific foods. The problem became so serious that his parents consulted a therapist who suggested that they tell him if he eats a small amount of a new food, they would give him one of his favorite foods
What operant conditioning technique is being used?
a) shaping
b) the Premack Principle
c) negative reinforcement
d) systematic desensitization
B
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a. It cannot be measured directly. b. Its definition differs across cultures. c. It has such diverse expression across individuals. d. It can be objectively measured for research purposes.
Fifteen-year-old Rebecca still has a 10:00 p.m. curfew. She is asking her parents to extend her curfew on the weekends to 11:00 p.m. When her parents ask her why she thinks her curfew should be changed, Rebecca replies,
"Because I am older now, and I've never been late for my 10:00 p.m. curfew. I think you can trust me, so can we at least give it a try?" This is an example of what kind of thinking? concrete intuitive emotional analytical