Question 1

Slot machines that pay off after an indeterminate number of uses illustrate what schedule of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fixed-interval 
B)  Fixed-ratio 
C)  Variable-interval 
D)  Variable-ratio 
A)  Fixed-interval 
B)  Fixed-ratio 
C)  Variable-interval 
D)  Variable-ratio

Question 2

Mr. Bennett's student teacher suggested using a token reinforcement strategy with his disruptive sixth-grade class. The token system was received well by students and soon the class was following the classroom rules. Now that this strategy is working well, the tokens should be distributed

Accepted Answer

A)  by the students rather than the teacher. 
B)  on a continuous schedule. 
C)  on an intermittent schedule. 
D)  so that they gradually increase in value. 
A)  by the students rather than the teacher. 
B)  on a continuous schedule. 
C)  on an intermittent schedule. 
D)  so that they gradually increase in value.

Question 3

Operant conditioning differs from classical conditioning by

Accepted Answer

A)  dealing primarily with reflexive types of responses. 
B)  focusing on animal behaviour to a much greater extent than on human behaviour. 
C)  focusing on the consequences of voluntary behaviour. 
D)  treating learners as passive rather then active agents. 
A)  dealing primarily with reflexive types of responses. 
B)  focusing on animal behaviour to a much greater extent than on human behaviour. 
C)  focusing on the consequences of voluntary behaviour. 
D)  treating learners as passive rather then active agents.

Question 4

Losing time at recess for bad behaviour is best described by the behavioural method of social isolation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Give classroom-related examples of how teacher attention can increase a particular desirable student behaviour and an undesirable student behaviour.

Accepted Answer

Examples should include, at a minimum, a

Question 6

Ethical questions related to the use of the strategies described in this chapter are comparable to those raised by any process that seeks to influence people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Removal of a given reinforcement leads to ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Removal of a given reinforcement leads to...

Question 8

Which one of the following in the correct sequence of phases for Bandura's model of observational learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attention, retention, motivation, and production 
B)  Attention, retention, production, motivation 
C)  Motivation, attention, production, retention 
D)  Motivation, retention, reduction, attention 
A)  Attention, retention, motivation, and production 
B)  Attention, retention, production, motivation 
C)  Motivation, attention, production, retention 
D)  Motivation, retention, reduction, attention

Question 9

Mr. Matin interviews a student about her disruptive behaviour to learn about her reasons for the behaviour. This approach is an example of doing functional behavioural assessment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Learning is defined as a deliberate action that produces a positive result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Positive practice involves having students give correct responses several times immediately following errors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Over time, student-set goals tend to become higher with regard to performance standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In using the Premack Principle, it is important that the higher frequency behaviour happens first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a contingency contract program, teachers set up

Accepted Answer

A)  a group performance contract with each class. 
B)  individual performance contracts with each student. 
C)  "reward contracts" as models for misbehaving students. 
D)  punishment contracts with students who misbehave. 
A)  a group performance contract with each class. 
B)  individual performance contracts with each student. 
C)  "reward contracts" as models for misbehaving students. 
D)  punishment contracts with students who misbehave.

Question 15

Crediting all students to earn a reward for both academic work and positive classroom behaviour is a ________ system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Crediting all students to earn a reward...

Question 16

Any consequence that strengthens the behaviour it follows is a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any consequence that strengthens the behaviour it...

Question 17

A neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus that brings about an unconditioned response. Through repeated pairings of the neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus, the

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned stimulus will trigger a conditioned response. 
B)  neutral stimulus will come to be ignored. 
C)  unconditioned response will become extinct. 
D)  unconditioned response becomes its own stimulus. 
A)  conditioned stimulus will trigger a conditioned response. 
B)  neutral stimulus will come to be ignored. 
C)  unconditioned response will become extinct. 
D)  unconditioned response becomes its own stimulus.

Question 18

The act of providing an antecedent stimulus just before a particular behaviour is to take place is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The act of providing an antecedent stimulus...

Question 19

Rewards to be purchased with earned tokens should be

Accepted Answer

A)  gradually decreased in cost over time. 
B)  limited to consumable items. 
C)  limited to school-related items and supplies. 
D)  varied in price so that all students may be rewarded. 
A)  gradually decreased in cost over time. 
B)  limited to consumable items. 
C)  limited to school-related items and supplies. 
D)  varied in price so that all students may be rewarded.

Question 20

Compare and contrast the strategies of cueing and shaping as methods for developing desirable behaviours.

Accepted Answer

Cueing: Indicates when a particular beha

Slot machines that pay off after an indeterminate number of uses illustrate what schedule of reinforcement?

Mr. Bennett's student teacher suggested using a token reinforcement strategy with his disruptive sixth-grade class. The token system was received well by students and soon the class was following the classroom rules. Now that this strategy is working well, the tokens should be distributed

Operant conditioning differs from classical conditioning by

Losing time at recess for bad behaviour is best described by the behavioural method of social isolation.

Give classroom-related examples of how teacher attention can increase a particular desirable student behaviour and an undesirable student behaviour.

Ethical questions related to the use of the strategies described in this chapter are comparable to those raised by any process that seeks to influence people.

Removal of a given reinforcement leads to ________.

Which one of the following in the correct sequence of phases for Bandura's model of observational learning?

Mr. Matin interviews a student about her disruptive behaviour to learn about her reasons for the behaviour. This approach is an example of doing functional behavioural assessment.

Learning is defined as a deliberate action that produces a positive result.

Positive practice involves having students give correct responses several times immediately following errors.

Over time, student-set goals tend to become higher with regard to performance standards.

In using the Premack Principle, it is important that the higher frequency behaviour happens first.

In a contingency contract program, teachers set up

Crediting all students to earn a reward for both academic work and positive classroom behaviour is a ________ system.

Any consequence that strengthens the behaviour it follows is a(n) ________.

A neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus that brings about an unconditioned response. Through repeated pairings of the neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus, the

The act of providing an antecedent stimulus just before a particular behaviour is to take place is ________.

Rewards to be purchased with earned tokens should be

Compare and contrast the strategies of cueing and shaping as methods for developing desirable behaviours.

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Exam 6: Behavioural Views of Learning

Slot machines that pay off after an indeterminate number of uses illustrate what schedule of reinforcement?

Mr. Bennett's student teacher suggested using a token reinforcement strategy with his disruptive sixth-grade class. The token system was received well by students and soon the class was following the classroom rules. Now that this strategy is working well, the tokens should be distributed

Operant conditioning differs from classical conditioning by

Losing time at recess for bad behaviour is best described by the behavioural method of social isolation.

Give classroom-related examples of how teacher attention can increase a particular desirable student behaviour and an undesirable student behaviour.

Ethical questions related to the use of the strategies described in this chapter are comparable to those raised by any process that seeks to influence people.

Removal of a given reinforcement leads to ________.

Which one of the following in the correct sequence of phases for Bandura's model of observational learning?

Mr. Matin interviews a student about her disruptive behaviour to learn about her reasons for the behaviour. This approach is an example of doing functional behavioural assessment.

Learning is defined as a deliberate action that produces a positive result.

Positive practice involves having students give correct responses several times immediately following errors.

Over time, student-set goals tend to become higher with regard to performance standards.

In using the Premack Principle, it is important that the higher frequency behaviour happens first.

In a contingency contract program, teachers set up

Crediting all students to earn a reward for both academic work and positive classroom behaviour is a ________ system.

Any consequence that strengthens the behaviour it follows is a(n) ________.

A neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus that brings about an unconditioned response. Through repeated pairings of the neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus, the

The act of providing an antecedent stimulus just before a particular behaviour is to take place is ________.

Rewards to be purchased with earned tokens should be

Compare and contrast the strategies of cueing and shaping as methods for developing desirable behaviours.

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development and Language

Self and Social and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Culture and Diversity

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment and Grading

Filters