Rohit aged 7, sulks and cries when he is not allowed to play cricket with his friends. Choose the techniques/therapy which is most suitable for bringing a change in his undesirable behavour.
(A) Token economy
(B) Differential reinforcement
(C) Electro-convulsive therapy
(D) Systematic desensitisation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A) and (B) only
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(A) Token economy → Correct. Suitable for children, uses rewards (tokens) to encourage desirable behavior.
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(B) Differential reinforcement → Correct. Involves reinforcing alternative positive behavior while discouraging undesirable behavior.
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(C) Electro-convulsive therapy → Not suitable; used only in severe mental disorders.
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(D) Systematic desensitisation → Used mainly for phobias/anxieties, not for sulking/crying.