Question 1

Events, external or internal, that can lead to increases or decreases in behavior can be described by which of the following sequences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reinforcer, Behavior, Consequence 
B)  Antecedent, Behavior, Reinforcer 
C)  Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence 
D)  Cueing, Behavior, Antecedent 
A)  Reinforcer, Behavior, Consequence 
B)  Antecedent, Behavior, Reinforcer 
C)  Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence 
D)  Cueing, Behavior, Antecedent C

Question 2

Reinforcement procedures can be both positive and negative.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is the term for the strengthening of a behavior by the removal of an unpleasant condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  Punishment 
B)  Intrinsic reinforcement 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Negative reinforcement 
A)  Punishment 
B)  Intrinsic reinforcement 
C)  Positive reinforcement 
D)  Negative reinforcement D

Question 4

An example of observational learning is:

Accepted Answer

A)  learning to tie a shoe in a step-by-step process. 
B)  sitting in a chair with hands folded during lunchtime. 
C)  watching the child then moving away. 
D)  repeating the alphabet over and over. 
A)  learning to tie a shoe in a step-by-step process. 
B)  sitting in a chair with hands folded during lunchtime. 
C)  watching the child then moving away. 
D)  repeating the alphabet over and over.

Question 5

Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that is a result of an external reward such as praise or grades.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The behavioral approach to early intervention consists of enhancing children's learning by doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Punishing inappropriate behaviors 
B)  Letting the child arrange the environment 
C)  Implementing teaching strategies 
D)  Neither restricting nor pushing the child 
A)  Punishing inappropriate behaviors 
B)  Letting the child arrange the environment 
C)  Implementing teaching strategies 
D)  Neither restricting nor pushing the child

Question 7

An example of negative reinforcement is when:

Accepted Answer

A)  the baby is crying and is ignored. 
B)  the toddler throws food on the floor, and you fuss at the child. 
C)  the toddler whines to be picked up and stops whining when picked up. 
D)  the four-year-old hits another child, and you place both in time-out. 
A)  the baby is crying and is ignored. 
B)  the toddler throws food on the floor, and you fuss at the child. 
C)  the toddler whines to be picked up and stops whining when picked up. 
D)  the four-year-old hits another child, and you place both in time-out.

Question 8

A developmental-behavioral blend of education includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  a prepared learning environment to match children's current skill levels. 
B)  materials and activities placed in containers in the closet for special days. 
C)  responsive teachers who plan instruction carefully. 
D)  a balance between fine-motor and gross-motor activities. 
A)  a prepared learning environment to match children's current skill levels. 
B)  materials and activities placed in containers in the closet for special days. 
C)  responsive teachers who plan instruction carefully. 
D)  a balance between fine-motor and gross-motor activities.

Question 9

Abby is being taught how to count to five. The teacher has selected a puzzle as a consequence for correct responses. Abby counts to five the first time she is asked, and the teacher hands her the puzzle. The next several times, Abby responds incorrectly. In this example, the puzzle is serving as a reinforcer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The essence of the behavioral approach is to start below the child's level and then build slowly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an example of an antecedent to a child's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)  A teacher asks a question. 
B)  A child stops crying. 
C)  A parent asks a child to stop yelling. 
D)  A teacher takes a toy that a child is not using correctly. 
A)  A teacher asks a question. 
B)  A child stops crying. 
C)  A parent asks a child to stop yelling. 
D)  A teacher takes a toy that a child is not using correctly.

Question 12

What are three possible sources of intrinsic reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Working on or accomplishing a

Question 13

The _____ are what the teacher does before expecting the child to respond.

Accepted Answer

A)  antecedents 
B)  teachable moments 
C)  behavioral approaches 
D)  imitations 
A)  antecedents 
B)  teachable moments 
C)  behavioral approaches 
D)  imitations

Question 14

When a teacher ignores a behavior or removes materials or equipment, they are _____ reinforcers.
?

Accepted Answer

A)  enabling 
B)  withholding 
C)  encouraging 
D)  denying 
A)  enabling 
B)  withholding 
C)  encouraging 
D)  denying

Question 15

Which of the following is the term for dividing a learning task into small steps and teaching it systematically?

Accepted Answer

A)  Shaping 
B)  Chaining 
C)  Task analysis 
D)  Prompting 
A)  Shaping 
B)  Chaining 
C)  Task analysis 
D)  Prompting

Question 16

The behavioral approach to early intervention consists of arranging the _____ and implementing teaching strategies to enhance learning.

Accepted Answer

A)  environment 
B)  curriculum 
C)  parent-teacher conferences 
D)  additional tutoring services 
A)  environment 
B)  curriculum 
C)  parent-teacher conferences 
D)  additional tutoring services

Question 17

Who argued that development was not independent of external influences and that learning was dependent on a good match between each child's developmental level and the experiences available to the child?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hunt 
B)  Gesell 
C)  Piaget 
D)  Froebel 
A)  Hunt 
B)  Gesell 
C)  Piaget 
D)  Froebel

Question 18

All children are able to learn through imitation of adults and peers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Punishment is the least desirable and least effective of the child management strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Responsive teachers must serve as instructors of knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Events, external or internal, that can lead to increases or decreases in behavior can be described by which of the following sequences?

Reinforcement procedures can be both positive and negative.

Which of the following is the term for the strengthening of a behavior by the removal of an unpleasant condition?

An example of observational learning is:

Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that is a result of an external reward such as praise or grades.

The behavioral approach to early intervention consists of enhancing children's learning by doing which of the following?

An example of negative reinforcement is when:

A developmental-behavioral blend of education includes:

The essence of the behavioral approach is to start below the child's level and then build slowly.

Which of the following is an example of an antecedent to a child's behavior?

What are three possible sources of intrinsic reinforcement?

The _____ are what the teacher does before expecting the child to respond.

When a teacher ignores a behavior or removes materials or equipment, they are _____ reinforcers. ?

Which of the following is the term for dividing a learning task into small steps and teaching it systematically?

The behavioral approach to early intervention consists of arranging the _____ and implementing teaching strategies to enhance learning.

Who argued that development was not independent of external influences and that learning was dependent on a good match between each child's developmental level and the experiences available to the child?

All children are able to learn through imitation of adults and peers.

Punishment is the least desirable and least effective of the child management strategies.

Responsive teachers must serve as instructors of knowledge.

An Inclusive Approach to Early Education

Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Preventionearly Intervention and Prevention

Inclusive Programs for Young Children

Normal and Exceptional Development

Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classificationscauses and Classifications

Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Visionhearing and Vision

Physical Disabilities and Health Problems

Learning and Behavior Disorders

Partnership With Families

Assessment and the Ifspiep Process

Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs

Arranging the Learning Environment

Facilitating Self-Care, Adaptive, and Independence Skills

Facilitating Social Development

Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Skills

Facilitating Cognitive Learning

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion

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Exam 12: The Developmental-Behavioral Approach

Events, external or internal, that can lead to increases or decreases in behavior can be described by which of the following sequences?

Reinforcement procedures can be both positive and negative.

Which of the following is the term for the strengthening of a behavior by the removal of an unpleasant condition?

An example of observational learning is:

Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that is a result of an external reward such as praise or grades.

The behavioral approach to early intervention consists of enhancing children's learning by doing which of the following?

An example of negative reinforcement is when:

A developmental-behavioral blend of education includes:

The essence of the behavioral approach is to start below the child's level and then build slowly.

Which of the following is an example of an antecedent to a child's behavior?

What are three possible sources of intrinsic reinforcement?

The _____ are what the teacher does before expecting the child to respond.

When a teacher ignores a behavior or removes materials or equipment, they are _____ reinforcers. ?

Which of the following is the term for dividing a learning task into small steps and teaching it systematically?

The behavioral approach to early intervention consists of arranging the _____ and implementing teaching strategies to enhance learning.

Who argued that development was not independent of external influences and that learning was dependent on a good match between each child's developmental level and the experiences available to the child?

All children are able to learn through imitation of adults and peers.

Punishment is the least desirable and least effective of the child management strategies.

Responsive teachers must serve as instructors of knowledge.

An Inclusive Approach to Early Education

Federal Legislation: Early Intervention and Preventionearly Intervention and Prevention

Inclusive Programs for Young Children

Normal and Exceptional Development

Developmental Disabilities: Causes and Classificationscauses and Classifications

Sensory Impairments: Hearing and Visionhearing and Vision

Physical Disabilities and Health Problems

Learning and Behavior Disorders

Partnership With Families

Assessment and the Ifspiep Process

Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs

Arranging the Learning Environment

Facilitating Self-Care, Adaptive, and Independence Skills

Facilitating Social Development

Facilitating Speech, Language, and Communication Skills

Facilitating Cognitive Learning

Managing Challenging Behaviors

Planning Transitions to Support Inclusion

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