A 54-year-old hospitalized woman diagnosed with schizophrenia was conditioned to
cling to a broom by being given cigarettes as reinforcers.

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This scenario describes the use of positive reinforcement to condition a behavior in a person diagnosed with schizophrenia. The patient is given cigarettes as a reward for clinging to a broom, which can be seen as an attempt to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future. However, it is important to note that the use of cigarettes as a reinforcer can have negative health consequences and is not considered an ethical practice in modern behavioral interventions.

A 54-Year-Old Hospitalized Woman Diagnosed with Schizophrenia Was Conditioned to