Beth often falls sick, and when she does, she receives a lot of attention from her mother who dotes over her. Beth's illnesses is most likely to be maintained by

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Beth's illnesses are most likely maintained by secondary gains, which refers to the attention and care she receives from her mother when she is sick. This reinforcement encourages Beth to continue displaying the behavior of falling sick to receive attention and care.

Beth Often Falls Sick, and When She Does, She Receives