Question 1

Persistence in responding is increased by what type of reinforcement schedule?

Accepted Answer

A) Fixed 
B) Interval 
C) Ratio 
D) Variable 
A) Fixed 
B) Interval 
C) Ratio 
D) Variable

Question 2

Removing an aversive stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior exemplifies

Accepted Answer

A) negative reinforcement. 
B) positive reinforcement. 
C) presentation punishment. 
D) removal punishment. 
A) negative reinforcement. 
B) positive reinforcement. 
C) presentation punishment. 
D) removal punishment.

Question 3

Lionel was humiliated when he forgot his lines in a play.Now he refuses to take part in any function of the speech class.Based on the behavioral principles discussed by Woolfolk,the best strategy for Lionel's teacher would be to

Accepted Answer

A) assign Lionel jobs that do not involve any speaking. 
B) assign Lionel to work with another student until the feeling becomes extinguished. 
C) bring Lionel back into class participation in small steps. 
D) help Lionel regain his confidence by assigning him a major role in a play. 
A) assign Lionel jobs that do not involve any speaking. 
B) assign Lionel to work with another student until the feeling becomes extinguished. 
C) bring Lionel back into class participation in small steps. 
D) help Lionel regain his confidence by assigning him a major role in a play.

Question 4

17-year-old Kelly receives a ticket for speeding.Her parents take away the privilege of using the car.Her parents are using

Accepted Answer

A) negative reinforcement. 
B) positive reinforcement. 
C) presentation punishment. 
D) removal punishment. 
A) negative reinforcement. 
B) positive reinforcement. 
C) presentation punishment. 
D) removal punishment.

Question 5

Describe Pavlov's experiment in classical conditioning,identifying and defining all the major components of the conditioning model.

Accepted Answer

Pavlov was studying digestion in dogs wh

Question 6

Extinction

Accepted Answer

Teena could present daily at home in fro

Question 7

Kathy frequently makes faces at her classmates.Instead of punishing her for making faces,the teacher has the students totally ignore Kathy.This example illustrates the teacher's attempt at

Accepted Answer

A) cuing. 
B) extinction. 
C) modeling. 
D) shaping. 
A) cuing. 
B) extinction. 
C) modeling. 
D) shaping.

Question 8

Which one of the following is a major advantage of task analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Allows for creativity in student responses 
B) Describes the sequence of skills leading to a goal 
C) Reduces the need for expository presentations 
D) Requires only minimal time to use 
A) Allows for creativity in student responses 
B) Describes the sequence of skills leading to a goal 
C) Reduces the need for expository presentations 
D) Requires only minimal time to use

Question 9

Any consequence that strengthens the behavior it follows is a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Any consequence that strengthens the behavior it...

Question 10

A neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus that brings about an unconditioned response.Through repeated pairings of the neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus,the

Accepted Answer

A) conditioned stimulus will trigger a conditioned response. 
B) neutral stimulus will come to be ignored. 
C) unconditioned response will become extinct. 
D) unconditioned response becomes its own stimulus. 
A) conditioned stimulus will trigger a conditioned response. 
B) neutral stimulus will come to be ignored. 
C) unconditioned response will become extinct. 
D) unconditioned response becomes its own stimulus.

Question 11

Removing something aversive as soon as the desired behavior occurs is an example of punishment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

List the basic types of reinforcement schedules and describe the performances that they are likely to produce.Include performance patterns,rates,and effects of persistence.

Accepted Answer

Continuous reinforcement produces the fa

Question 13

Behavioral theories of learning emphasize

Accepted Answer

A) development. 
B) nature over nurture. 
C) observable actions. 
D) thinking. 
A) development. 
B) nature over nurture. 
C) observable actions. 
D) thinking.

Question 14

Reinforcing completion of a less-preferred activity by allowing participation in a desired activity illustrates the use of the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reinforcing completion of a less-preferred activity by...

Question 15

Shaping is an appropriate method for developing new behavior when

Accepted Answer

A) no appropriate reinforcers can be found. 
B) performance is otherwise too poor to gain reinforcement. 
C) students are capable of the behavior but seldom perform it. 
D) there is no one available to model the appropriate behavior. 
A) no appropriate reinforcers can be found. 
B) performance is otherwise too poor to gain reinforcement. 
C) students are capable of the behavior but seldom perform it. 
D) there is no one available to model the appropriate behavior.

Question 16

A consequence is defined by Skinner as a reinforcer or a punisher depending on whether it

Accepted Answer

A) increases or decreases the frequency of the behavior that it follows. 
B) is designed to promote desirable behavior or suppress undesirable behavior. 
C) is pleasurable or uncomfortable for the subject receiving the consequence. 
D) occurs antecedent to or as a consequence of the behavior. 
A) increases or decreases the frequency of the behavior that it follows. 
B) is designed to promote desirable behavior or suppress undesirable behavior. 
C) is pleasurable or uncomfortable for the subject receiving the consequence. 
D) occurs antecedent to or as a consequence of the behavior.

Question 17

A contingency contract is an example of a system for rewarding positive group consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

During the first few days of class,Mr.Brackman noticed some isolated instances of minor misbehavior such as talking out of turn.His initial approach to dealing with this should probably be to use

Accepted Answer

A) praise-and-ignore techniques. 
B) prompting and cueing. 
C) response cost. 
D) shaping. 
A) praise-and-ignore techniques. 
B) prompting and cueing. 
C) response cost. 
D) shaping.

Question 19

Using the above strategies together with other principles,briefly describe the overall approach you personally would favor for working with Treena.

Accepted Answer

One option is to engage Treena in a self

Question 20

Ray's temper tantrums have finally driven his mother to her "wits' end." Ray's mother resolves that she will ignore the tantrums no matter what.This plan is an example of

Accepted Answer

A) classical conditioning. 
B) discrimination. 
C) extinction. 
D) shaping. 
A) classical conditioning. 
B) discrimination. 
C) extinction. 
D) shaping.

Persistence in responding is increased by what type of reinforcement schedule?

Removing an aversive stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior exemplifies

Lionel was humiliated when he forgot his lines in a play.Now he refuses to take part in any function of the speech class.Based on the behavioral principles discussed by Woolfolk,the best strategy for Lionel's teacher would be to

17-year-old Kelly receives a ticket for speeding.Her parents take away the privilege of using the car.Her parents are using

Describe Pavlov's experiment in classical conditioning,identifying and defining all the major components of the conditioning model.

Extinction

Kathy frequently makes faces at her classmates.Instead of punishing her for making faces,the teacher has the students totally ignore Kathy.This example illustrates the teacher's attempt at

Which one of the following is a major advantage of task analysis?

Any consequence that strengthens the behavior it follows is a(n)________.

A neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus that brings about an unconditioned response.Through repeated pairings of the neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus,the

Removing something aversive as soon as the desired behavior occurs is an example of punishment.

List the basic types of reinforcement schedules and describe the performances that they are likely to produce.Include performance patterns,rates,and effects of persistence.

Behavioral theories of learning emphasize

Reinforcing completion of a less-preferred activity by allowing participation in a desired activity illustrates the use of the ________.

Shaping is an appropriate method for developing new behavior when

A consequence is defined by Skinner as a reinforcer or a punisher depending on whether it

A contingency contract is an example of a system for rewarding positive group consequences.

During the first few days of class,Mr.Brackman noticed some isolated instances of minor misbehavior such as talking out of turn.His initial approach to dealing with this should probably be to use

Using the above strategies together with other principles,briefly describe the overall approach you personally would favor for working with Treena.

Ray's temper tantrums have finally driven his mother to her "wits' end." Ray's mother resolves that she will ignore the tantrums no matter what.This plan is an example of

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Exam 7: Behavioral Views of Learning

Persistence in responding is increased by what type of reinforcement schedule?

Removing an aversive stimulus to increase the frequency of a behavior exemplifies

Lionel was humiliated when he forgot his lines in a play.Now he refuses to take part in any function of the speech class.Based on the behavioral principles discussed by Woolfolk,the best strategy for Lionel's teacher would be to

17-year-old Kelly receives a ticket for speeding.Her parents take away the privilege of using the car.Her parents are using

Describe Pavlov's experiment in classical conditioning,identifying and defining all the major components of the conditioning model.

Extinction

Kathy frequently makes faces at her classmates.Instead of punishing her for making faces,the teacher has the students totally ignore Kathy.This example illustrates the teacher's attempt at

Which one of the following is a major advantage of task analysis?

Any consequence that strengthens the behavior it follows is a(n)________.

A neutral stimulus is paired with an unconditioned stimulus that brings about an unconditioned response.Through repeated pairings of the neutral stimulus and the unconditioned stimulus,the

Removing something aversive as soon as the desired behavior occurs is an example of punishment.

List the basic types of reinforcement schedules and describe the performances that they are likely to produce.Include performance patterns,rates,and effects of persistence.

Behavioral theories of learning emphasize

Reinforcing completion of a less-preferred activity by allowing participation in a desired activity illustrates the use of the ________.

Shaping is an appropriate method for developing new behavior when

A consequence is defined by Skinner as a reinforcer or a punisher depending on whether it

A contingency contract is an example of a system for rewarding positive group consequences.

During the first few days of class,Mr.Brackman noticed some isolated instances of minor misbehavior such as talking out of turn.His initial approach to dealing with this should probably be to use

Using the above strategies together with other principles,briefly describe the overall approach you personally would favor for working with Treena.

Ray's temper tantrums have finally driven his mother to her "wits' end." Ray's mother resolves that she will ignore the tantrums no matter what.This plan is an example of

Learning, Teaching, and Educational Psychology

Cognitive Development

The Self, Social, and Moral Development

Learner Differences and Learning Needs

Language Development, Language Diversity, and Immigrant Education

Culture and Diversity

Cognitive Views of Learning

Complex Cognitive Processes

The Learning Sciences and Constructivism

Social Cognitive Views of Learning and Motivation

Motivation in Learning and Teaching

Creating Learning Environments

Teaching Every Student

Classroom Assessment, Grading, and Standardized Testing

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