A father is complaining that his daughter is "acting out." After discussion,the therapist defines acting out as the production of temper outbursts,including verbal and physical aggressive acts such as high-volume shouting and punching or kicking.Which of the following is NOT true?
A) Acting out is a vague term.
B) The therapist has operationally defined acting out.
C) The clearer definition of acting out could allow the clinician to perform a functional analysis of the behavior.
D) The punching or kicking is the consequence.

Question

A father is complaining that his daughter is "acting out." After discussion,the therapist defines acting out as the production of temper outbursts,including verbal and physical aggressive acts such as high-volume shouting and punching or kicking.Which of the following is NOT true?
A) Acting out is a vague term.
B) The therapist has operationally defined acting out.
C) The clearer definition of acting out could allow the clinician to perform a functional analysis of the behavior.
D) The punching or kicking is the consequence.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Punching or kicking is not the consequence of acting out, but rather a specific behavior that falls under the definition of acting out (verbal and physical aggression). The consequence would be the response or outcome of the behavior, such as a punishment or reinforcement.

A Father Is Complaining That His Daughter Is "Acting Out