Question 1

Define the following concepts:
-Automatic reinforcement

Accepted Answer

Automatic reinforcement refers to a type of reinforcement that occurs when a behavior is strengthened because it is inherently satisfying or rewarding to the individual performing it, without any external reward or consequence being presented by another person. This concept is often discussed within the framework of behavior analysis and is a key principle in understanding how certain behaviors are maintained over time.

In other words, automatic reinforcement happens when the behavior itself provides the reward, and thus increases the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated in the future. This can occur with both positive and negative behaviors. For example, a person might engage in a certain behavior, such as twirling their hair or tapping their foot, because it produces a pleasurable sensory experience or reduces feelings of anxiety. No one else needs to provide a reward or punishment for the behavior; the behavior is maintained because it is reinforcing in and of itself.

Automatic reinforcement is distinct from socially mediated reinforcement, where the reinforcement is provided by another person after the behavior occurs, such as praise, attention, or tangible rewards. Understanding automatic reinforcement is important for developing effective interventions, especially in the field of applied behavior analysis (ABA), to address behaviors that may be problematic or to encourage the development of adaptive behaviors. It is also a consideration in the treatment of certain disorders, such as autism, where individuals might engage in behaviors for self-stimulation that are automatically reinforced.

Question 2

Rudolph presses the lever, because he wants some water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Fill in the empty boxes below.
-Fill in the blank for the diagram of the reinforcement contingency.

Accepted Answer

NA

Question 4

Fill in the Blank
-Positive Reinforcer (reinforcer)
$\bullet$A stimulus
$\bullet$that _____________________
$\bullet$the _____________________
$\bullet$of a response it follows

Accepted Answer

A positive reinforce

Question 5

Use positive reinforcement contingency correctly in a sentence.

Accepted Answer

Positive reinforcement contingency refer

Question 6

The text (PoB) uses response and behavior almost interchangeably.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Suppose a child frequently throws temper tantrums in school. According to the text, what might this be a good example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  the medical model 
B)  the effects of social reinforcers such as attention 
C)  passive aggression 
D)  borderline bulimia 
A)  the medical model 
B)  the effects of social reinforcers such as attention 
C)  passive aggression 
D)  borderline bulimia

Question 8

Rudolph presses the lever, because he thinks it will get him some water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the following definitions with the terms below. (Not all of the terms will necessarily be used. In fact, some may be fictitious.)
-___ The don’t say rule

Accepted Answer

A) Before spending much time trying to reinforce behavior, make sure you have a true reinforcer. 
B) A stimulus that increases the frequency of a response it follows. 
C) Another person (or organism) provides the reinforcer. 
D) The response itself automatically produces the reinforcer. 
E) Reinforce behavior not people.  
F)With nonverbal organisms, expects, knows, thinks, figures out, in order to (or so that he, she, or it could), trying to, makes the connection, associates, learns that, imagines, understands and with any organisms, ... wants.  
G)The occasion for a response, the response, and the outcome of the response. 
A) Before spending much time trying to reinforce behavior, make sure you have a true reinforcer. 
B) A stimulus that increases the frequency of a response it follows. 
C) Another person (or organism) provides the reinforcer. 
D) The response itself automatically produces the reinforcer. 
E) Reinforce behavior not people.  
F)With nonverbal organisms, expects, knows, thinks, figures out, in order to (or so that he, she, or it could), trying to, makes the connection, associates, learns that, imagines, understands and with any organisms, ... wants.  
G)The occasion for a response, the response, and the outcome of the response.

Question 10

Rudolph presses the lever, because he associates that response with water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Fill in the Blank
-Check the assumed reinforcer first
$\bullet$Before spending much time trying to ___________________ behavior,
$\bullet$make sure you have a _________________ _________________.

Accepted Answer

Before spending much

Question 12

Define the following concepts:
-Check the assumed reinforcer first

Accepted Answer

The phrase "Check the assumed reinforcer

Question 13

What's wrong with this statement? "When Rudolph presses the lever, immediately reinforce him with water."

Accepted Answer

The statement "When Rudolph presses the

Question 14

The sleazy, middle-aged man pulled an envelope out of his pocket and slipped it into the hand of the tall, lean, young woman. Then he spoke without looking her in the eye and without removing the cigarette from the corner of his mouth. His left eyebrow twitched as he said, "The odds are 5 to 1 in favor of your team's winning the NCAA volleyball championship. Mr. Big has bet a lot of money on your team's losing. So here's $10,000 for you to throw the game." Is this a good example of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Absolutely. 
B)  Of course not! 
A)  Absolutely. 
B)  Of course not!

Question 15

Match the following definitions with the terms below. (Not all of the terms will necessarily be used. In fact, some may be fictitious.)
-___ Behavioral contingency

Accepted Answer

A) Before spending much time trying to reinforce behavior, make sure you have a true reinforcer. 
B) A stimulus that increases the frequency of a response it follows. 
C) Another person (or organism) provides the reinforcer. 
D) The response itself automatically produces the reinforcer. 
E) Reinforce behavior not people.  
F)With nonverbal organisms, expects, knows, thinks, figures out, in order to (or so that he, she, or it could), trying to, makes the connection, associates, learns that, imagines, understands and with any organisms, ... wants.  
G)The occasion for a response, the response, and the outcome of the response. 
A) Before spending much time trying to reinforce behavior, make sure you have a true reinforcer. 
B) A stimulus that increases the frequency of a response it follows. 
C) Another person (or organism) provides the reinforcer. 
D) The response itself automatically produces the reinforcer. 
E) Reinforce behavior not people.  
F)With nonverbal organisms, expects, knows, thinks, figures out, in order to (or so that he, she, or it could), trying to, makes the connection, associates, learns that, imagines, understands and with any organisms, ... wants.  
G)The occasion for a response, the response, and the outcome of the response.

Question 16

Match the following definitions with the terms below. (Not all of the terms will necessarily be used. In fact, some may be fictitious.)
-___ Reinforce behavior ...

Accepted Answer

A) Before spending much time trying to reinforce behavior, make sure you have a true reinforcer. 
B) A stimulus that increases the frequency of a response it follows. 
C) Another person (or organism) provides the reinforcer. 
D) The response itself automatically produces the reinforcer. 
E) Reinforce behavior not people.  
F)With nonverbal organisms, expects, knows, thinks, figures out, in order to (or so that he, she, or it could), trying to, makes the connection, associates, learns that, imagines, understands and with any organisms, ... wants.  
G)The occasion for a response, the response, and the outcome of the response. 
A) Before spending much time trying to reinforce behavior, make sure you have a true reinforcer. 
B) A stimulus that increases the frequency of a response it follows. 
C) Another person (or organism) provides the reinforcer. 
D) The response itself automatically produces the reinforcer. 
E) Reinforce behavior not people.  
F)With nonverbal organisms, expects, knows, thinks, figures out, in order to (or so that he, she, or it could), trying to, makes the connection, associates, learns that, imagines, understands and with any organisms, ... wants.  
G)The occasion for a response, the response, and the outcome of the response.

Question 17

Give a brief example of each of the following concepts:
-Check the assumed reinforcer first

Accepted Answer

"Check the assumed reinforcer first" is

Question 18

Match the following definitions with the terms below. (Not all of the terms will necessarily be used. In fact, some may be fictitious.)
-___ Automatic Reinforcement

Accepted Answer

A) Before spending much time trying to reinforce behavior, make sure you have a true reinforcer. 
B) A stimulus that increases the frequency of a response it follows. 
C) Another person (or organism) provides the reinforcer. 
D) The response itself automatically produces the reinforcer. 
E) Reinforce behavior not people.  
F)With nonverbal organisms, expects, knows, thinks, figures out, in order to (or so that he, she, or it could), trying to, makes the connection, associates, learns that, imagines, understands and with any organisms, ... wants.  
G)The occasion for a response, the response, and the outcome of the response. 
A) Before spending much time trying to reinforce behavior, make sure you have a true reinforcer. 
B) A stimulus that increases the frequency of a response it follows. 
C) Another person (or organism) provides the reinforcer. 
D) The response itself automatically produces the reinforcer. 
E) Reinforce behavior not people.  
F)With nonverbal organisms, expects, knows, thinks, figures out, in order to (or so that he, she, or it could), trying to, makes the connection, associates, learns that, imagines, understands and with any organisms, ... wants.  
G)The occasion for a response, the response, and the outcome of the response.

Question 19

Though something is a reinforcer for one person, it might not be a reinforcer for another person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Define the following concepts:
-Reinforce Behavior …

Accepted Answer

Reinforced behavior refers to a concept

Exam 6: Positive Reinforcement

Define the following concepts: -Automatic reinforcement

Rudolph presses the lever, because he wants some water.

Fill in the empty boxes below. -Fill in the blank for the diagram of the reinforcement contingency.

Fill in the Blank -Positive Reinforcer (reinforcer) ∙\bullet∙ A stimulus ∙\bullet∙ that _____________________ ∙\bullet∙ the _____________________ ∙\bullet∙ of a response it follows

Use positive reinforcement contingency correctly in a sentence.

The text (PoB) uses response and behavior almost interchangeably.

Suppose a child frequently throws temper tantrums in school. According to the text, what might this be a good example of?

Rudolph presses the lever, because he thinks it will get him some water.

Match the following definitions with the terms below. (Not all of the terms will necessarily be used. In fact, some may be fictitious.) -___ The don’t say rule

Rudolph presses the lever, because he associates that response with water.

Fill in the Blank -Check the assumed reinforcer first ∙\bullet∙ Before spending much time trying to ___________________ behavior, ∙\bullet∙ make sure you have a _________________ _________________.

Define the following concepts: -Check the assumed reinforcer first

What's wrong with this statement? "When Rudolph presses the lever, immediately reinforce him with water."

Match the following definitions with the terms below. (Not all of the terms will necessarily be used. In fact, some may be fictitious.) -___ Behavioral contingency

Match the following definitions with the terms below. (Not all of the terms will necessarily be used. In fact, some may be fictitious.) -___ Reinforce behavior ...

Give a brief example of each of the following concepts: -Check the assumed reinforcer first

Match the following definitions with the terms below. (Not all of the terms will necessarily be used. In fact, some may be fictitious.) -___ Automatic Reinforcement

Though something is a reinforcer for one person, it might not be a reinforcer for another person.

Define the following concepts: -Reinforce Behavior …

Respondent Conditioning

Operant Conditioning for Dummies Part I

Operant Conditioning for Dummies Part II

Research Methods

The Philosophy Supporting Behavior Analysis

Negative Reinforcement

Positive Punishment

Negative Punishment

Extinction and Recovery

Differential Reinforcement and Differential Punishment

Unconditioned and Conditioned Reinforcers and Punishers

Motivating Operations

Basic Stimulus Control

Complex Stimulus Control

Imitation

Avoidance

Shaping

Behavioral Chains

Ratio Schedules

Time-Based Schedules

Concurrent Contingences

Maintenance and Transfer

Verbal Behavior

Rule-Governed Behavior: Concepts and Applications

Rule-Governed Behavior: Theory

Filters

Fill in the Blank -Positive Reinforcer (reinforcer) $\bullet$ A stimulus $\bullet$ that _ $\bullet$ the _ $\bullet$ of a response it follows

Fill in the Blank -Check the assumed reinforcer first $\bullet$ Before spending much time trying to ___________ behavior, $\bullet$ make sure you have a _ _________.