Question 1

Define extinction and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Extinction is the elimination of the rei

Question 2

Extinction of a problem behavior will be more gradual when the behavior was reinforced on a ___________ schedule.

Accepted Answer

A)  intermittent 
B)  continuous 
C)  concurrent 
D)  negative 
A)  intermittent 
B)  continuous 
C)  concurrent 
D)  negative

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of extinction and reinforcement together?

Accepted Answer

A)  the problem behavior decreases 
B)  the probability of spontaneous recovery decreases 
C)  extinction is generally more effective when it is used alone 
D)  alternative behavior increases 
A)  the problem behavior decreases 
B)  the probability of spontaneous recovery decreases 
C)  extinction is generally more effective when it is used alone 
D)  alternative behavior increases

Question 4

When extinction is implemented, the target behavior may temporarily increase in frequency, duration, or intensity.This is known as a(n) ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When extinction is implemented, the target behavior...

Question 5

The increase in the problem behavior at first when extinction is used is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  generalization 
B)  an extinction burst 
C)  spontaneous recovery 
D)  behavioral escalation 
A)  generalization 
B)  an extinction burst 
C)  spontaneous recovery 
D)  behavioral escalation

Question 6

In an extinction burst:

Accepted Answer

A)  the behavior may increase in frequency, intensity, or duration 
B)  novel behaviors may occur 
C)  emotional behaviors may occur 
D)  all of these 
A)  the behavior may increase in frequency, intensity, or duration 
B)  novel behaviors may occur 
C)  emotional behaviors may occur 
D)  all of these

Question 7

A problem behavior will be more resistant to extinction when the behavior has been maintained on a(an) ____________ reinforcement schedule.

Accepted Answer

A)  intermittent 
B)  continuous 
C)  concurrent 
D)  negative 
A)  intermittent 
B)  continuous 
C)  concurrent 
D)  negative

Question 8

Extinction is by far the easiest behavior modification procedure to use.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is necessary in order to determine the effects of extinction?

Accepted Answer

A)  a rough estimate of the behavior before treatment 
B)  data collection limited to the treatment setting 
C)  a baseline assessment 
D)  a label for the problem behavior 
A)  a rough estimate of the behavior before treatment 
B)  data collection limited to the treatment setting 
C)  a baseline assessment 
D)  a label for the problem behavior

Question 10

Behaviors maintained by an intermittent reinforcement schedule are resistant to extinction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Terminating reinforcement for a behavior so that the behavior decreases is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  antecedent control 
B)  punishment 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  extinction 
A)  antecedent control 
B)  punishment 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  extinction

Question 12

There are problem behaviors in which the change agent has no control over the reinforcer, making extinction impossible to be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A parent is considering the use of extinction on her child's tantrum behavior.Before she begins to use extinction, the parent considers whether she can handle the initial increase in the behavior that may occur.In this example, the parent is considering her ability to:

Accepted Answer

A)  maintain consistency 
B)  identify the reinforcer 
C)  tolerate an extinction burst 
D)  A and B 
A)  maintain consistency 
B)  identify the reinforcer 
C)  tolerate an extinction burst 
D)  A and B

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a reason for collecting data on the problem behavior when using extinction?

Accepted Answer

A)  to demonstrate change in the behavior following treatment 
B)  to determine the level of behavior before treatment 
C)  to identify aversive stimuli that can be used to decrease the behavior 
D)  to assess maintenance of behavior change 
A)  to demonstrate change in the behavior following treatment 
B)  to determine the level of behavior before treatment 
C)  to identify aversive stimuli that can be used to decrease the behavior 
D)  to assess maintenance of behavior change

Question 15

Extinction should only be considered when all else has failed to decrease a problem behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Define extinction and provide an example.

Extinction of a problem behavior will be more gradual when the behavior was reinforced on a ___________ schedule.

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of extinction and reinforcement together?

When extinction is implemented, the target behavior may temporarily increase in frequency, duration, or intensity.This is known as a(n) ______________________________.

The increase in the problem behavior at first when extinction is used is referred to as:

In an extinction burst:

A problem behavior will be more resistant to extinction when the behavior has been maintained on a(an) ____________ reinforcement schedule.

Extinction is by far the easiest behavior modification procedure to use.

Which of the following is necessary in order to determine the effects of extinction?

Behaviors maintained by an intermittent reinforcement schedule are resistant to extinction.

Terminating reinforcement for a behavior so that the behavior decreases is referred to as:

There are problem behaviors in which the change agent has no control over the reinforcer, making extinction impossible to be used.

A parent is considering the use of extinction on her child's tantrum behavior.Before she begins to use extinction, the parent considers whether she can handle the initial increase in the behavior that may occur.In this example, the parent is considering her ability to:

Which of the following is NOT a reason for collecting data on the problem behavior when using extinction?

Extinction should only be considered when all else has failed to decrease a problem behavior.

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

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functional Assessment

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

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Exam 14: Applying Extinction

Define extinction and provide an example.

Extinction of a problem behavior will be more gradual when the behavior was reinforced on a ___________ schedule.

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of extinction and reinforcement together?

When extinction is implemented, the target behavior may temporarily increase in frequency, duration, or intensity.This is known as a(n) ______________________________.

The increase in the problem behavior at first when extinction is used is referred to as:

In an extinction burst:

A problem behavior will be more resistant to extinction when the behavior has been maintained on a(an) ____________ reinforcement schedule.

Extinction is by far the easiest behavior modification procedure to use.

Which of the following is necessary in order to determine the effects of extinction?

Behaviors maintained by an intermittent reinforcement schedule are resistant to extinction.

Terminating reinforcement for a behavior so that the behavior decreases is referred to as:

There are problem behaviors in which the change agent has no control over the reinforcer, making extinction impossible to be used.

A parent is considering the use of extinction on her child's tantrum behavior.Before she begins to use extinction, the parent considers whether she can handle the initial increase in the behavior that may occur.In this example, the parent is considering her ability to:

Which of the following is NOT a reason for collecting data on the problem behavior when using extinction?

Extinction should only be considered when all else has failed to decrease a problem behavior.

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

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functional Assessment

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