Question

question 79 (1 point)
not allowing yourself to think about stage fright and focusing only on the content of your speech when preparing for a presentation is an example of
a) blocking and stopping.
b) a situational reinforcer.
c) countering.
d) positive reinforcement.

Explanation:

• Blocking and stopping: This involves intentionally preventing or stopping a thought (stage fright in this case) from occurring, which aligns with the described behavior of not allowing oneself to think about stage fright.
• Situational reinforcer: A situational reinforcer is something in the environment that strengthens a behavior. This doesn't match the described action of blocking a thought.
• Countering: Countering typically involves opposing or refuting an idea, which is not the same as blocking a thought.
• Positive reinforcement: Positive reinforcement is adding a pleasant stimulus to increase a behavior. This is not relevant to blocking a thought.

Answer:

A. blocking and stopping