Question 1

Which of the following factors can be manipulated in promoting generalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  contingencies of reinforcement 
B)  stimuli used during training 
C)  range of responses trained 
D)  all of these 
A)  contingencies of reinforcement 
B)  stimuli used during training 
C)  range of responses trained 
D)  all of these D

Question 2

What is the most straightforward approach to promoting generalization? ___________

Accepted Answer

reinforce occurrences of generalization

Question 3

Functional intervention strategies that are used to decrease problem behaviors include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction 
B)  differential reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  antecedent manipulations 
A)  extinction 
B)  differential reinforcement 
C)  punishment 
D)  antecedent manipulations C

Question 4

In order to teach a child to interact in an appropriate way with other children, a psychologist involves other children in the training sessions.Which strategy for promoting generalization utilizes some aspect of the target situation in training?

Accepted Answer

A)  incorporating common stimuli 
B)  incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training 
C)  teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
D)  training skills that contact natural contingencies of reinforcement 
A)  incorporating common stimuli 
B)  incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training 
C)  teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
D)  training skills that contact natural contingencies of reinforcement

Question 5

A teacher is working with a student to help him improve his public speaking skills.The teacher has the student practice his speech in the room where he will be giving it to the rest of the class.Which strategy for promoting generalization utilizes some aspect of the target situation during training?

Accepted Answer

A)  teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
B)  incorporating self-generated mediators of generalization 
C)  incorporating common stimuli 
D)  modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment 
A)  teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses 
B)  incorporating self-generated mediators of generalization 
C)  incorporating common stimuli 
D)  modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment

Question 6

If ___________ contingencies are discontinued prematurely, there is a risk that the problem behavior may begin to occur more frequently.

Accepted Answer

extinction

Question 7

Improvement in functioning following treatment for a problem behavior is defined in what 3 ways?

Accepted Answer

Improvement in functioning is defined no

Question 8

It is appropriate to use children as change agents responsible for the implementation of a behavior modification program as long as it is with another child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Enhancing the likelihood that a behavior change will occur in all relevant situations in the person's life is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

promoting

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of self-generated mediators of generalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-instructions 
B)  using notes to cue appropriate behavior 
C)  self-recording 
D)  all of these 
A)  self-instructions 
B)  using notes to cue appropriate behavior 
C)  self-recording 
D)  all of these

Question 11

Generalized reductions in problem behaviors are best achieved when there are generalized increases in ___________.

Accepted Answer

alternativ

Question 12

Different responses that achieve the same outcome are called ___________.

Accepted Answer

functional

Question 13

Strategies for promoting generalization of behavior change that involve arranging stimulus situations during training include:

Accepted Answer

A)  incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations 
B)  reinforcing occurrences of behavior 
C)  incorporating common stimuli 
D)  A and C 
A)  incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations 
B)  reinforcing occurrences of behavior 
C)  incorporating common stimuli 
D)  A and C

Question 14

There is often no history of reinforcement for problem behaviors prior to the beginning of a behavior modification intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In behavior modification, the discriminative stimulus and other stimuli that are present during a training situation are referred to as ____________ stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A)  target 
B)  generalized 
C)  criterion 
D)  training 
A)  target 
B)  generalized 
C)  criterion 
D)  training

Question 16

Teaching individuals a variety of different ways in which they can achieve the same outcome is referred to as teaching:

Accepted Answer

A)  self-generated mediators of generalization 
B)  skills that contact natural contingencies of reinforcement 
C)  instances of generalization 
D)  a range of functionally equivalent responses 
A)  self-generated mediators of generalization 
B)  skills that contact natural contingencies of reinforcement 
C)  instances of generalization 
D)  a range of functionally equivalent responses

Question 17

Provide 2 examples of self generated mediators to promote generalization.

Accepted Answer

Examples of self-generated med

Question 18

To promote a generalized reduction in a problem behavior, it is best to plan for generalization in advance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is true concerning generalization?

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior occurs in the presence of stimuli similar to the discriminative stimulus 
B)  a class of stimuli develops stimulus control over the behavior 
C)  behavior occurs in the presence of relevant stimuli outside the training situation 
D)  all of these 
A)  behavior occurs in the presence of stimuli similar to the discriminative stimulus 
B)  a class of stimuli develops stimulus control over the behavior 
C)  behavior occurs in the presence of relevant stimuli outside the training situation 
D)  all of these

Question 20

The strategy of modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment is used when:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is possible to reinforce instances of generalization 
B)  instances of generalization can be punished 
C)  there are no existing natural contingencies to promote generalization 
D)  the behavior will be naturally reinforced in relevant situations 
A)  it is possible to reinforce instances of generalization 
B)  instances of generalization can be punished 
C)  there are no existing natural contingencies to promote generalization 
D)  the behavior will be naturally reinforced in relevant situations

Exam 19: Promoting Generalization

Which of the following factors can be manipulated in promoting generalization?

What is the most straightforward approach to promoting generalization? ___________

Functional intervention strategies that are used to decrease problem behaviors include all of the following except:

In order to teach a child to interact in an appropriate way with other children, a psychologist involves other children in the training sessions.Which strategy for promoting generalization utilizes some aspect of the target situation in training?

If ___________ contingencies are discontinued prematurely, there is a risk that the problem behavior may begin to occur more frequently.

Improvement in functioning following treatment for a problem behavior is defined in what 3 ways?

It is appropriate to use children as change agents responsible for the implementation of a behavior modification program as long as it is with another child.

Enhancing the likelihood that a behavior change will occur in all relevant situations in the person's life is called ___________.

Which of the following is an example of self-generated mediators of generalization?

Generalized reductions in problem behaviors are best achieved when there are generalized increases in ___________.

Different responses that achieve the same outcome are called ___________.

Strategies for promoting generalization of behavior change that involve arranging stimulus situations during training include:

There is often no history of reinforcement for problem behaviors prior to the beginning of a behavior modification intervention.

In behavior modification, the discriminative stimulus and other stimuli that are present during a training situation are referred to as ____________ stimuli.

Teaching individuals a variety of different ways in which they can achieve the same outcome is referred to as teaching:

Provide 2 examples of self generated mediators to promote generalization.

To promote a generalized reduction in a problem behavior, it is best to plan for generalization in advance.

Which of the following is true concerning generalization?

The strategy of modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment is used when:

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

Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modification

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