Asked by Yesenia Venegas on Mar 10, 2024
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Albert is a boy with autism who frequently bangs his head against the wall at school. His teacher decides to use a mild form of punishment to suppress this behavior. Although the intervention is effective in suppressing head-banging at school, the behavior increases considerably at home. This phenomenon is known as:
A) punishment contrast
B) generalized suppression
C) response substitution
D) escape and avoidance
Punishment Contrast
A phenomenon whereby a behavior that is suppressed through punishment in one situation increases in another situation in which punishment was not administered.
Suppression
A method or action taken to stop or reduce an undesired behavior or activity, often through the use of negative consequences or removal of positive reinforcement.
Head-banging
A repetitive and rhythmic self-harming behavior often observed in cases of developmental disorders, stress, or frustration.
- Identify various phenomena associated with the use of punishment such as punishment contrast, response substitution, and response generalization.
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Mar 10, 2024
Learning Objectives
- Identify various phenomena associated with the use of punishment such as punishment contrast, response substitution, and response generalization.
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