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Elizabeth engages in skin scratching that never occurs when others are present. Additionally, no one has commented on this behavior, and it has occurred undetected by others for quite a long while. Elizabeth hides the scratch marks under clothing. The scratching behavior is MOST likely to be maintained by:
Suggested Answer: D
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27 comments · newest first
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Carlota
10 months ago
Wait, how can no one notice her scratching for so long? That seems odd!
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Ria
11 months ago
Totally agree, automatic reinforcement makes the most sense here.
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Yvonne
11 months ago
Hiding it under clothing is interesting, though.
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Tracey
11 months ago
Really? I thought it might be social reinforcement.
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Aja
11 months ago
Elizabeth's behavior is likely maintained by automatic reinforcement.
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Jodi
12 months ago
I keep mixing up the types of reinforcement. Could it be adventitious? I don't remember that being a strong option.
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Mayra
12 months ago
This reminds me of a practice question about self-soothing behaviors. I feel like automatic reinforcement fits here too.
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Matthew
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but social reinforcement seems unlikely since no one has noticed her behavior.
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Carmela
1 year ago
I think the scratching might be maintained by automatic reinforcement since it happens when she's alone.
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Caprice
1 year ago
Automatic reinforcement is the way to go. The fact that the behavior is happening in private and isn't being detected by others means it's likely being maintained by some kind of internal reward or sensation, rather than external factors.
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Joesph
1 year ago
I'm a bit confused on the difference between adventitious and automatic reinforcement. Can someone clarify that for me? I want to make sure I'm understanding the concepts correctly before answering.
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Tawny
1 year ago
Automatic reinforcement is definitely the way to go here. The behavior is happening in private and doesn't seem to be getting any external rewards, so that's the most logical explanation.
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Marti
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. The fact that no one has commented on the behavior makes me think it could be social reinforcement, but the hiding of the scratch marks points more to automatic reinforcement. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Eloisa
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. The key details are that the scratching behavior occurs when no one is around and has gone undetected, so it's likely being maintained by automatic reinforcement.
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Alisha
2 years ago
Hmm, D. Automatic reinforcement. Elizabeth's scratching is all about that internal reward, not any external factors. Kinda wish I could scratch an itch that well without anyone noticing!
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Pok
2 years ago
D. Automatic reinforcement. Elizabeth's scratching is a private affair, so it can't be socially or tangibly reinforced. Sounds like she's just scratching for the sweet, sweet sensation.
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Denae
2 years ago
C) tangible reinforcement.
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Kristel
2 years ago
B) social reinforcement.
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Kent
2 years ago
A) adventitious reinforcement.
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Maryln
2 years ago
Automatic reinforcement all the way! Elizabeth's scratching is totally under her control and happens when no one's around. Definitely not getting any social or tangible rewards here.
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Samira
2 years ago
D) automatic reinforcement.
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Fatima
2 years ago
C) tangible reinforcement.
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Leonida
2 years ago
B) social reinforcement.
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Mireya
2 years ago
A) adventitious reinforcement.
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Tonja
2 years ago
I mean, if the scratching is completely undetected, how could it be reinforced socially? Gotta be automatic reinforcement, no doubt.
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Ernie
2 years ago
I agree with Natalie, because no one has commented on it and it's been going on for a long time.
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Natalie
2 years ago
I think the scratching behavior is maintained by automatic reinforcement.