Question 67 · LDEK · Psychology and management of children in the dental office

Which of the following sentences concerning positive reinforcement are false?

1) is based on a successive verbal approximation to desired behavior;
2) is based on a promise of reward before treatment is started;
3) is based on a reward in response to desired behavior;
4) can be used in all children;
5) can be used in children above the age of 6.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,3,5.
  2. B. 2,5.
  3. C. 3,5.
  4. D. 1,2,5.
  5. E. 2,3,4.
Hint

Reinforcement follows the desired behaviour; ask whether a reward offered in advance or an age limit fits this definition.

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