The major difference between aversion therapy and physically aversive consequences is the
a. type of consequence.
b. timing of administration.
c. length of treatment.
d. age of clientele.
Question 2The two behaviors most commonly treated with aversion therapy are
a. antisocial behaviors and intrusive thoughts.
b. self injurious behaviors and destructive behaviors.
c. conduct disorders and temper tantrums.
d. paraphilias and substance abuse.
Question 3Which of the following enhances the effectiveness of punishment?
a. The consequence should always be contingent on the target behavior.
b. The consequence should be delayed.
c. Reinforcement should immediately follow punishment.
d. Warning cues prior to the administration should be avoided.
Question 4A staff worker at a school for adults who have developmental disabilities used physically aversive consequences to decelerate a client's serious head banging. The worker also began to spank her own children more for their misbehaviors. Into which category of negative side effects does this fall?
a. Avoidance behaviors
b. Perpetuation effects
c. Emotional responses
d. Negative modeling
Question 5Children whose parents use physically aversive consequences in disciplining them are more likely to behave aggressively. Into which category of negative side effects does this fall?
a. Avoidance behaviors
b. Emotional responses
c. Identification effects
d. Perpetuation effects
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