A child was very sick and unable to attend school.While she was ill,she received lots of attention and was excused from her normal responsibilities.Although she no longer has symptoms,the child says that she still does not feel well.How would a behaviour analyst explain the child's current behaviour?
A)It is due to unresolved attachment issues.
B)It is due to irrational or inappropriate thought processes.
C)It is due to secondary gains.
D)It is due to instinctual drift.

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The child's ongoing behavior of claiming to be unwell despite no longer having symptoms suggests that she may be experiencing secondary gains - such as attention and being excused from responsibilities - from being sick. A behavior analyst would consider this as a possible explanation for her behavior.

A Child Was Very Sick and Unable to Attend School