Psychology Case Study: Andy Osbaldeston
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What percentage of children will be diagnosed with a mental health condition according to the background information?

  • 20-25%
  • 15-20%
  • 10-15% (correct)
  • 5-10%
  • What is the primary concern of Andy Osbaldeston's parents according to the case?

  • His constant fidgeting and distraction
  • His infantile behaviours
  • His inability to make or keep friends
  • His severe academic deterioration (correct)
  • What is notable about Andy Osbaldeston's medical history?

  • He has an unremarkable medical history (correct)
  • He has a history of academic achievement
  • He has a history of mental health conditions
  • He has a history of medication use
  • What is a characteristic of Andy Osbaldeston's behaviour according to the case?

    <p>He has an overwhelming need to be the centre of attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the age of the patient described in the case?

    <p>12 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reinforcement occurs when a parent reassures the child that it is normal to throw tantrums, but still does not give in to their demands?

    <p>Positive reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of punishment is the parent using when they take away the child's teddy bear as a consequence of throwing a tantrum?

    <p>Positive punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the learning process that occurs when behavior is modified by its consequences, such as rewards or punishments?

    <p>Operant conditioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reinforcement occurs when a parent gives in to a child's demands in order to stop their tantrum?

    <p>Positive reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of punishment is the store manager using when they ask the parent and child to leave the store due to the child's behavior?

    <p>Positive punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of positive reinforcement in operant conditioning?

    <p>To increase the frequency of a behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reinforcement occurs when a parent ignores a child's tantrum and does not provide attention or comfort?

    <p>Negative punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of negative punishment in operant conditioning?

    <p>To decrease the frequency of a behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the removal of a pleasant stimulus or reward in response to a behavior?

    <p>Negative punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reinforcement is used when a parent removes nonverbal cues of disgust, scorn, irritation, and annoyance from passers-by?

    <p>Negative reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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