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In the context of behavior modification, if a behavior is strengthened and a pleasant factor is added, what type of reinforcement is being used?
Positive reinforcement
When a behavior is weakened and a pleasant factor is removed, what type of punishment is being used in behavior modification?
Type II punishment
In the scenario where a person starts going to the dentist every year because the unpleasant factor of cavities is removed, what type of reinforcement is being demonstrated?
Negative reinforcement
If a rat sits by the lever on the left after the unpleasant factor of a mild electrical shock is removed when it comes near to the lever, what type of reinforcement is demonstrated?
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When a student is sent to time-out from a gym class she enjoys because she was misbehaving, resulting in the misbehavior being weakened, what type of punishment is being used?
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In Example1, what was the target behavior that the girl was trying to change in her boyfriend?
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In Example2, what type of punishment was used to decrease the target behavior of nose picking?
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What factor was the teacher's reprimand considered to be?
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In Example3, what was the target behavior that the friend was trying to strengthen?
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What type of change occurred in the friend's behavior of buying flowers?
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What is the significance of delay in punishment according to the text?
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In the context of taboo training technique, what was the outcome for Group 3 in the first stage?
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What is one condition necessary for a behavior to change according to the text?
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What is the focus of taboo training technique mentioned in the text?
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Why is it important for punishment to be clear and fair according to the text?
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What type of behavior did group 3 exhibit in the study?
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In the context of autism spectrum behaviors, what is self-injurious behavior (SIB) characterized by?
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What is an example of negative reinforcement mentioned in the text?
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What factor leads to the reinforcement and increased likelihood of reoccurrence of maladaptive behaviors?
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What is one example of punishment technique mentioned in the text to address self-injurious behavior?
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