Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using behavioral skills training in a group?

Accepted Answer

A)  watching other members rehearse and receive feedback 
B)  receiving reinforcement from other group members 
C)  receiving individual attention from the trainer 
D)  enhanced generalization 
A)  watching other members rehearse and receive feedback 
B)  receiving reinforcement from other group members 
C)  receiving individual attention from the trainer 
D)  enhanced generalization C

Question 2

In behavioral skills training procedures, feedback is defined as ___________ for correct performance and ___________ for improving performance.

Accepted Answer

praise; instructions

Question 3

Feedback functions as a(an) ____________ following rehearsal of the correct behavior, and as a(an) __________ when feedback is provided as instructions to improve performance in the next rehearsal.

Accepted Answer

A)  antecedent; consequence 
B)  punisher; antecedent 
C)  reinforcer; antecedent 
D)  B and C 
A)  antecedent; consequence 
B)  punisher; antecedent 
C)  reinforcer; antecedent 
D)  B and C C

Question 4

A psychologist is helping a student improve his social skills.After instructing him on how to carry on a conversation with other students, the psychologist has the student practice.Practicing the behavior after receiving instructions is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  modeling 
B)  feedback 
C)  rehearsal 
D)  testing 
A)  modeling 
B)  feedback 
C)  rehearsal 
D)  testing

Question 5

Which component of the behavioral skills training procedure is an antecedent strategy?

Accepted Answer

A)  instructions 
B)  modeling 
C)  rehearsal 
D)  A and B 
A)  instructions 
B)  modeling 
C)  rehearsal 
D)  A and B

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  feedback should be given immediately after the behavior 
B)  feedback should involve praise for some aspect of the behavior 
C)  corrective feedback should be given before praise 
D)  feedback should be descriptive 
A)  feedback should be given immediately after the behavior 
B)  feedback should involve praise for some aspect of the behavior 
C)  corrective feedback should be given before praise 
D)  feedback should be descriptive

Question 7

Why is it important for the learner to repeat instructions?

Accepted Answer

The learner should repeat the

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of symbolic modeling?

Accepted Answer

A)  observing a cartoon character engage in the target behavior 
B)  observing your teacher engage in the target behavior 
C)  observing a video of a peer engaging in the target behavior 
D)  A and C 
A)  observing a cartoon character engage in the target behavior 
B)  observing your teacher engage in the target behavior 
C)  observing a video of a peer engaging in the target behavior 
D)  A and C

Question 9

Rehearsal is important because it provides an opportunity for ___________ of the behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rehearsal is important because it provides an...

Question 10

You are using BST procedures to teach children to say "no" and walk away when someone offers them a cigarette.Describe the steps involved in the BST procedure that you will use to teach the children this skill.

Accepted Answer

You will teach students to say "no" or o

Question 11

Having someone demonstrate the correct behavior for the learner is called _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Having someone demonstrate the correct behavior for...

Question 12

The use of a videotape, audiotape or cartoon is an example of ___________ modeling.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of a videotape, audiotape or...

Question 13

Which of the following is a component of the behavioral skills training procedure?

Accepted Answer

A)  instructions and modeling 
B)  feedback 
C)  rehearsal 
D)  all of these 
A)  instructions and modeling 
B)  feedback 
C)  rehearsal 
D)  all of these

Question 14

The use of instructions, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback to teach skills is called _____________________.

Accepted Answer

behavioral

Question 15

A teacher wants to teach fire safety skills.What should the teacher do immediately after telling the students what to do when there is a fire and showing them what to do in a fire situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  discuss the behaviors further 
B)  provide the opportunity to rehearse the skills in a simulated fire situation 
C)  ask them what they would do in a fire situation 
D)  ask them what they would do in a fire situation and provide feedback for their answers 
A)  discuss the behaviors further 
B)  provide the opportunity to rehearse the skills in a simulated fire situation 
C)  ask them what they would do in a fire situation 
D)  ask them what they would do in a fire situation and provide feedback for their answers

Question 16

Generalization from training sessions to natural situations is more likely to occur if:

Accepted Answer

A)  training situations are similar to natural situations 
B)  training occurs in a different context 
C)  the learner practices in relatively easy situations 
D)  all of these 
A)  training situations are similar to natural situations 
B)  training occurs in a different context 
C)  the learner practices in relatively easy situations 
D)  all of these

Question 17

Provide 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of group behavioral skills training.

Accepted Answer

Advantages of group behavioral skills tr

Question 18

Which of the following is an advantage of using BST in groups

Accepted Answer

A)  receiving substantial attention from the trainer 
B)  watching other members rehearse and receive feedback 
C)  receiving criticism from other group members following behavioral rehearsal 
D)  B and C 
A)  receiving substantial attention from the trainer 
B)  watching other members rehearse and receive feedback 
C)  receiving criticism from other group members following behavioral rehearsal 
D)  B and C

Question 19

The use of modeling is more likely to be effective when the:

Accepted Answer

A)  model's behavior is reinforced 
B)  the model is dissimilar to the learner 
C)  model has low status 
D)  all of these 
A)  model's behavior is reinforced 
B)  the model is dissimilar to the learner 
C)  model has low status 
D)  all of these

Question 20

Which procedure is NOT used to enhance generalization following BST?

Accepted Answer

A)  using a variety of role plays in training 
B)  using real-life situations in training 
C)  using assignments for the learner to practice the skills outside of the training sessions 
D)  using continuous reinforcement for correct responses in the training session 
A)  using a variety of role plays in training 
B)  using real-life situations in training 
C)  using assignments for the learner to practice the skills outside of the training sessions 
D)  using continuous reinforcement for correct responses in the training session

Exam 12: Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using behavioral skills training in a group?

In behavioral skills training procedures, feedback is defined as ___________ for correct performance and ___________ for improving performance.

Feedback functions as a(an) ____________ following rehearsal of the correct behavior, and as a(an) __________ when feedback is provided as instructions to improve performance in the next rehearsal.

A psychologist is helping a student improve his social skills.After instructing him on how to carry on a conversation with other students, the psychologist has the student practice.Practicing the behavior after receiving instructions is referred to as:

Which component of the behavioral skills training procedure is an antecedent strategy?

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of feedback?

Why is it important for the learner to repeat instructions?

Which of the following is an example of symbolic modeling?

Rehearsal is important because it provides an opportunity for ___________ of the behavior.

You are using BST procedures to teach children to say "no" and walk away when someone offers them a cigarette.Describe the steps involved in the BST procedure that you will use to teach the children this skill.

Having someone demonstrate the correct behavior for the learner is called _________________.

The use of a videotape, audiotape or cartoon is an example of ___________ modeling.

Which of the following is a component of the behavioral skills training procedure?

The use of instructions, modeling, rehearsal, and feedback to teach skills is called _____________________.

A teacher wants to teach fire safety skills.What should the teacher do immediately after telling the students what to do when there is a fire and showing them what to do in a fire situation?

Generalization from training sessions to natural situations is more likely to occur if:

Provide 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of group behavioral skills training.

Which of the following is an advantage of using BST in groups

The use of modeling is more likely to be effective when the:

Which procedure is NOT used to enhance generalization following BST?

Introduction to Behavior Modification

Observing and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

Reinforcement

Extinction

Punishment

Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

Respondent Conditioning

Shaping

Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Chaining

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functional Assessment

Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Promoting Generalization

Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modification

Filters

In behavioral skills training procedures, feedback is defined as _ for correct performance and _ for improving performance.

Feedback functions as a(an) __ following rehearsal of the correct behavior, and as a(an) when feedback is provided as instructions to improve performance in the next rehearsal.