INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

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Which principle involves making a high-probability behavior contingent on a low-probability behavior?

Premack Principle
Skinner's Principle
Thorndike's Law
Pavlov's Theory

The correct answer is: Premack Principle

The correct answer is the Premack Principle. The Premack Principle, also known as Grandma's Rule, states that a higher probability behavior can be used to reinforce a lower probability behavior. In other words, if a person wants to engage in a preferred activity (high-probability behavior), they must first complete a non-preferred activity (low-probability behavior). This principle is commonly used in behavioral psychology to encourage individuals to engage in less desirable behaviors by linking them to more desirable behaviors. Skinner's Principle, Thorndike's Law, and Pavlov's Theory do not specifically involve making a high-probability behavior contingent on a low-probability behavior, so they are not the correct choices for this question.