Exam 1: Introduction to Behavior Modification

An event in the immediate environment that controls a behavior is referred to as:

In behavior modification, measurement of behavior is taken:

A(n) _______________________ behavior can be observed and recorded by another individual.

The amount of time it takes a student to complete a test would be an example of what dimension of behavior?

Behavior is defined as:

Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are __________________ of behavior.

Why does behavior modification focus on changing current environmental variables rather than past events to change behavior?

Tommy's teacher observes him purposely shove another student.Tommy's observable act of shoving would be an example of:

Cindy bites her nails but wants to stop.The behavior she wants to change (biting her nails) is called the:

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of behavior?

Behavior is defined as _________________________________________________________.

With training from a behavior analyst, Mark's parents take steps to help him change his behavior of hitting his little brother.The process of developing and implementing techniques to influence behavior is known as:

Mary's parents are concerned about her screaming.If the loudness of Mary's screams is what they are interested in, this would be an example of:

Behavior is defined as what people do and say.

Pavlov did experiments in operant behavior.

A(n) ________________________ behavior, also called a private event, is not observable to others.

A behavioral excess is defined as _______________________________________________.

Which of the following was an important figure in the development of behavior modification who demonstrated that a reflex could be conditioned to a neutral stimulus?

Sam gets poor grades in school because he rarely studies.Sam's lack of studying is an example of:

What does it mean to say that behavior is lawful?