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Watch the following video on Behavior Modification and then answer the 3 questions that follow.



https://mediaplayer.pearsoncmg.com/assets/_video.true/mypsychlab-2015-Ciccarelli_3e_0133869377-E07_S07A_behavior_modification



  1. Identify a target behavior that you would like to modify (i.e., increase or decrease). How often will you engage in your target behavior each week?

  2. Identify a specific positive reinforcement to give yourself for engaging in your target behavior.

  3. Next, identify a schedule of reinforcement. Will you use a continuous scheduleof reinforcement or a fixed-ratio scheduleof reinforcement? Please explain your reason for choosing the schedule of reinforcement.


Next, identify the components of classicalconditioningin the example described below.


Jack had a motorcycle accident at the corner of Haight and Ashbury. Whenever he approaches the intersection now, he feels a sense of discomfort; his heart races, he feels nauseous, and he begins to sweat.



4. What is the unconditionedStimulusin the example described above?


5. What is the unconditionedResponse?


6. What is the conditionedStimulus?


7. What is the conditionedresponse?



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Answer To: Watch the following video on Behavior Modification and then answer the 3 questions that follow....

Parul answered on May 06 2022
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The video actually explained about how we humans shape our actions and behaviours. Technically, behaviour Modification initiatives takes into consideration of various operant conditioning. This essentially implies that an action is followed by positive consequences then we tend to repeat those actions. However, if an action followed by negative consequences, then we tend to avoid them.
Answer 1. A target behaviour that I would like to modify is to become much regular in reading books and enhancing my concentration. I would engage in the target behaviour about four to five times in the week.
Answer 2. A positive reinforcement that I...
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