Question 1

A behavior excess is a behavior that:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​occurs too much 
B)  annoys other people​ 
C)  occurs at the wrong time​ 
D)  needs to be increased​ 
A)  ​occurs too much 
B)  annoys other people​ 
C)  occurs at the wrong time​ 
D)  needs to be increased​ A

Question 2

Behavior is defined as what people do and say.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In behavior modification,measurement of behavior is taken:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​before intervention 
B)  ​during intervention 
C)  ​following intervention 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​before intervention 
B)  ​during intervention 
C)  ​following intervention 
D)  ​all of these D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​covert behavior 
B)  ​overt behavior 
C)  ​frequency 
D)  ​duration 
A)  ​covert behavior 
B)  ​overt behavior 
C)  ​frequency 
D)  ​duration

Question 5

A behavioral excess is defined as _______________________________________________.​

Accepted Answer

too much o

Question 6

Identify five areas of application of behavior modification.​

Accepted Answer

Areas of application of behavior modific

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​states 
B)  dimensions​ 
C)  ​phases 
D)  ​qualities 
A)  ​states 
B)  dimensions​ 
C)  ​phases 
D)  ​qualities

Question 8

Who is credited with laying the foundation of behavior modification?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Freud 
B)  ​Skinner 
C)  ​Watson 
D)  ​Pavlov 
A)  ​Freud 
B)  ​Skinner 
C)  ​Watson 
D)  ​Pavlov

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior modification?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​focus on behavior 
B)  ​procedures based on behavioral principles 
C)  ​emphasis on past events 
D)  ​precise description of procedures 
A)  ​focus on behavior 
B)  ​procedures based on behavioral principles 
C)  ​emphasis on past events 
D)  ​precise description of procedures

Question 10

Behavior modification procedures are designed to change:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​behavior 
B)  ​characteristics of people 
C)  ​traits 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​behavior 
B)  ​characteristics of people 
C)  ​traits 
D)  ​all of these

Question 11

Behavior is defined as _________________________________________________________.​

Accepted Answer

what peopl

Question 12

Another term for behavior modifications is _______________________________.​

Accepted Answer

applied be

Question 13

In which area do individuals use behavior modification procedures on their own behaviors?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​mental illness 
B)  ​developmental disabilities 
C)  ​gerontology 
D)  ​self-management 
A)  ​mental illness 
B)  ​developmental disabilities 
C)  ​gerontology 
D)  ​self-management

Question 14

Frequency,duration,intensity,and latency are called _________________________ of behavior.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Frequency,duration,intensity,and latency are called _________________________ of behavior.​...

Question 15

A behavior does not have an impact on the environment.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________________________ behavior,also called a private event,is not...

Question 17

​Behavior modification:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​has a limited number of applications 
B)  ​has a broad number of applications 
C)  ​is mostly used with children 
D)  ​is rarely used these days 
A)  ​has a limited number of applications 
B)  ​has a broad number of applications 
C)  ​is mostly used with children 
D)  ​is rarely used these days

Question 18

​In what area(s)can behavior modification procedures be used?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​education 
B)  ​rehabilitation 
C)  business and industry​ 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​education 
B)  ​rehabilitation 
C)  business and industry​ 
D)  ​all of these

Question 19

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?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Freud 
B)  ​Pavlov 
C)  ​Thorndike 
D)  Skinner​ 
A)  ​Freud 
B)  ​Pavlov 
C)  ​Thorndike 
D)  Skinner​

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​negative behavior 
B)  ​target behavior 
C)  ​controlling variable 
D)  ​independent variable 
A)  ​negative behavior 
B)  ​target behavior 
C)  ​controlling variable 
D)  ​independent variable

Exam 1: A: Introduction to Behavior Modification

A behavior excess is a behavior that:​

Behavior is defined as what people do and say.​

In behavior modification,measurement of behavior is taken:​

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

A behavioral excess is defined as _______________________________________________.​

Identify five areas of application of behavior modification.​

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

Who is credited with laying the foundation of behavior modification?​

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior modification?​

Behavior modification procedures are designed to change:​

Behavior is defined as _________________________________________________________.​

Another term for behavior modifications is _______________________________.​

In which area do individuals use behavior modification procedures on their own behaviors?​

Frequency,duration,intensity,and latency are called _________________________ of behavior.​

A behavior does not have an impact on the environment.​

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

​Behavior modification:

​In what area(s)can behavior modification procedures be used?

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?​

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

Introduction to Behavior Modification

Observing and Recording Behavior

A: Observing and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

A: Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

Reinforcement

A: Reinforcement

Extinction

A: Extinction

Punishment

A: Punishment

Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

A: Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

Respondent Conditioning

A: Respondent Conditioning

Shaping

A: Shaping

Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

A: Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Chaining

A: Chaining

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

A: Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

A: Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

Applying Extinction

A: Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

A: Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

A: Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

A: Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

A: Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Promoting Generalization

A: Promoting Generalization

Self-Management

A: Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

A: Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

A: The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

A: Behavioral Contracts

Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

A: Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modifications

A: Cognitive Behavior Modifications

Filters

A behavior excess is a behavior that:

Behavior is defined as what people do and say.

In behavior modification,measurement of behavior is taken:

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

A behavioral excess is defined as _______________________________________________.

Identify five areas of application of behavior modification.

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

Who is credited with laying the foundation of behavior modification?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior modification?

Behavior modification procedures are designed to change:

Behavior is defined as _________________________________________________________.

Another term for behavior modifications is _______________________________.

In which area do individuals use behavior modification procedures on their own behaviors?

Frequency,duration,intensity,and latency are called _________________________ of behavior.

A behavior does not have an impact on the environment.

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

Behavior modification:

In what area(s)can behavior modification procedures be used?

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?

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