Question 1

A stimulus or reinforcer that is considered 'learned' is also known as a__________ .

Accepted Answer

A)  Secondary reinforcer 
B)  Aversive reinforcer 
C)  Primary reinforcer 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Secondary reinforcer 
B)  Aversive reinforcer 
C)  Primary reinforcer 
D)  None of the above A

Question 2

Negative reinforcement refers to the presentation of a negative reinforcer following an undesired response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The process used to teach a child a new behavior or a skill that is not a part of the child's repertoire is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chaining. 
B)  Fading. 
C)  Shaping. 
D)  Prompting. 
A)  Chaining. 
B)  Fading. 
C)  Shaping. 
D)  Prompting. C

Question 4

List three ways that satiation of reinforcers can be prevented.

Accepted Answer

Satiation of reinforcers refers to the p

Question 5

Define and discuss the differences between punishment and negative reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

Punishment and negative reinforcement ar

Question 6

Every time Amanda arrives at school on time, Matti, the school social worker puts a star on Amanda's attendance chart. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Total reinforcement. 
B)  Continuous reinforcement. 
C)  Absolute reinforcement. 
D)  Intermittent reinforcement. 
A)  Total reinforcement. 
B)  Continuous reinforcement. 
C)  Absolute reinforcement. 
D)  Intermittent reinforcement.

Question 7

When teaching anew behavior to young students, it is usually best to begin with a reinforcer on a-------- schedule.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When teaching anew behavior to young students,...

Question 8

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered contingent upon an average number of occurrences of the target behavior is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Variable ratio schedule. 
B)  Fixed ratio schedule. 
C)  Fixed interval schedule. 
D)  Variable interval schedule. 
A)  Variable ratio schedule. 
B)  Fixed ratio schedule. 
C)  Fixed interval schedule. 
D)  Variable interval schedule.

Question 9

A procedure that is used to teach a series of behaviors is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chaining. 
B)  Fading. 
C)  Shaping. 
D)  Prompting. 
A)  Chaining. 
B)  Fading. 
C)  Shaping. 
D)  Prompting.

Question 10

A stimulus is defined as a reinforcer only if the rate, duration, or intensity of the target behavior is maintained or increased.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The presentation of a stimulus following a behavior that increases the future rate of that behavior is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Natural reinforcement. 
B)  Positive reinforcement. 
C)  Negative reinforcement. 
D)  Absolute reinforcement. 
A)  Natural reinforcement. 
B)  Positive reinforcement. 
C)  Negative reinforcement. 
D)  Absolute reinforcement.

Question 12

A stimulus is considered reinforcing based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  The schedule. 
B)  The antecedent. 
C)  The effect on behavior. 
D)  The teacher. 
A)  The schedule. 
B)  The antecedent. 
C)  The effect on behavior. 
D)  The teacher.

Question 13

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered contingent upon a fixed number of occurrences of the target behavior is called a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Variable ratio schedule. 
B)  Fixed ratio schedule. 
C)  Fixed interval schedule. 
D)  Variable interval schedule. 
A)  Variable ratio schedule. 
B)  Fixed ratio schedule. 
C)  Fixed interval schedule. 
D)  Variable interval schedule.

Question 14

Positive reinforcement is the contingent--------of a desired stimulus, immediately following a response, which-------- the future rate of occurrence of the target behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Positive reinforcement is the contingent--------of a desired...

Question 15

Ms. Iglar gives Joseph a certificate to take home when he completes three math assignments with 75% accuracy. This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Total reinforcement. 
B)  Continuous reinforcement. 
C)  Absolute reinforcement. 
D)  Intermittent reinforcement. 
A)  Total reinforcement. 
B)  Continuous reinforcement. 
C)  Absolute reinforcement. 
D)  Intermittent reinforcement.

Question 16

Mr. Rogers gets paid every two weeks during the school year for his efforts in the classroom. He is on a-------- schedule of reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr. Rogers gets paid every two weeks...

Question 17

Write a behavioral contract for a third grade student who is having difficulty completing her assignments in reading class. (Hint) Keep in mind the steps in establishing a behavioral contract outlined in the text.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral Contract for Third Grade Stud

Question 18

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered after an average interval of time has elapsed, contingent upon the occurrence of a target behavior during the interval is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  Variable ratio schedule. 
B)  Fixed ratio schedule. 
C)  Fixed interval schedule. 
D)  Variable interval schedule. 
A)  Variable ratio schedule. 
B)  Fixed ratio schedule. 
C)  Fixed interval schedule. 
D)  Variable interval schedule.

Question 19

A reinforcer is considered socially valid when its provision is congruent with the norms of the child's social setting.
Fill in the blank

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When primary and secondary reinforcers are used together, this is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Thinning. 
B)  Matching. 
C)  Pairing. 
D)  Strengthening. 
A)  Thinning. 
B)  Matching. 
C)  Pairing. 
D)  Strengthening.

A stimulus or reinforcer that is considered 'learned' is also known as a__________ .

Negative reinforcement refers to the presentation of a negative reinforcer following an undesired response.

The process used to teach a child a new behavior or a skill that is not a part of the child's repertoire is:

List three ways that satiation of reinforcers can be prevented.

Define and discuss the differences between punishment and negative reinforcement.

Every time Amanda arrives at school on time, Matti, the school social worker puts a star on Amanda's attendance chart. This is an example of:

When teaching anew behavior to young students, it is usually best to begin with a reinforcer on a-------- schedule.

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered contingent upon an average number of occurrences of the target behavior is a:

A procedure that is used to teach a series of behaviors is:

A stimulus is defined as a reinforcer only if the rate, duration, or intensity of the target behavior is maintained or increased.

The presentation of a stimulus following a behavior that increases the future rate of that behavior is called:

A stimulus is considered reinforcing based on:

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered contingent upon a fixed number of occurrences of the target behavior is called a:

Positive reinforcement is the contingent--------of a desired stimulus, immediately following a response, which-------- the future rate of occurrence of the target behavior.

Ms. Iglar gives Joseph a certificate to take home when he completes three math assignments with 75% accuracy. This is an example of:

Mr. Rogers gets paid every two weeks during the school year for his efforts in the classroom. He is on a-------- schedule of reinforcement.

Write a behavioral contract for a third grade student who is having difficulty completing her assignments in reading class. (Hint) Keep in mind the steps in establishing a behavioral contract outlined in the text.

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered after an average interval of time has elapsed, contingent upon the occurrence of a target behavior during the interval is a:

A reinforcer is considered socially valid when its provision is congruent with the norms of the child's social setting. Fill in the blank

When primary and secondary reinforcers are used together, this is known as:

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Exam 10: Positive Behavioral Supports:reinforcement Strategies

A stimulus or reinforcer that is considered 'learned' is also known as a__________ .

Negative reinforcement refers to the presentation of a negative reinforcer following an undesired response.

The process used to teach a child a new behavior or a skill that is not a part of the child's repertoire is:

List three ways that satiation of reinforcers can be prevented.

Define and discuss the differences between punishment and negative reinforcement.

Every time Amanda arrives at school on time, Matti, the school social worker puts a star on Amanda's attendance chart. This is an example of:

When teaching anew behavior to young students, it is usually best to begin with a reinforcer on a-------- schedule.

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered contingent upon an average number of occurrences of the target behavior is a:

A procedure that is used to teach a series of behaviors is:

A stimulus is defined as a reinforcer only if the rate, duration, or intensity of the target behavior is maintained or increased.

The presentation of a stimulus following a behavior that increases the future rate of that behavior is called:

A stimulus is considered reinforcing based on:

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered contingent upon a fixed number of occurrences of the target behavior is called a:

Positive reinforcement is the contingent--------of a desired stimulus, immediately following a response, which-------- the future rate of occurrence of the target behavior.

Ms. Iglar gives Joseph a certificate to take home when he completes three math assignments with 75% accuracy. This is an example of:

Mr. Rogers gets paid every two weeks during the school year for his efforts in the classroom. He is on a-------- schedule of reinforcement.

Write a behavioral contract for a third grade student who is having difficulty completing her assignments in reading class. (Hint) Keep in mind the steps in establishing a behavioral contract outlined in the text.

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered after an average interval of time has elapsed, contingent upon the occurrence of a target behavior during the interval is a:

A reinforcer is considered socially valid when its provision is congruent with the norms of the child's social setting. Fill in the blank

When primary and secondary reinforcers are used together, this is known as:

Basic Concepts of Behavior and Behavior Management

Legal Considerations for Public Schools

Diversity in the Classroom

Issues in Early Childhood Behavior

Issues in Adolescent Behavior

Data Collection Techniques

Single-Subject Designs

Formal Behavioral Assessment

Functional and Curriculum-Based Assessment

Cognitive Behavior Modification

Schoolwide Strategies for Positive Behavior Supports

Individual Strategies for Positive Behavior Supports

Strategies for Specific Behavior Challenges

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