Exam 4: A: Reinforcement

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Beth has been hiking in the desert all day and,as a result,is dying for a glass of water.The increase in the reinforcing value of water due to hiking in the desert is referred to as:

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In _________________ reinforcement,a stimulus is removed following the behavior to strengthen the behavior.

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A behavior occurs and is immediately followed by a consequence that results in the increased likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future.This process is called:

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What are three examples of generalized conditioned reinforcers?

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Question 4

In the Premack principle,the opportunity to engage in a(n)____________ is used as a reinforcer for a low probability behavior.

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Question 5

When a person has not experienced a reinforcer for a long time,will the reinforcer be more or less effective? What is this process called? _

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Question 6

Tom's supervisor tells him that for every 10 cars Tom sells he will get a $500 bonus.This is an example of a _______________ reinforcement schedule.

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Question 7

An intermittent schedule of reinforcement is most effective for _____________ a behavior.

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A telemarketer has to make a certain number of calls before a sale is made.However,the telemarketer does not know the exact number of calls that will be required in order to make a sale.This is an example of a _________ schedule of reinforcement:

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Question 9

Which schedule of reinforcement produces high,steady rates of responding with very little interruption after delivery of the reinforcer?

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Question 10

A(n)_________________ increases the potency of a reinforcer.

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Question 11

Which of the following is NOT an example of an unconditioned reinforcer?

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Question 12

An establishing operation is an event that makes a reinforcer more potent at a particular time.

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Question 13

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses is __________________.

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A reinforcer works best when it follows the behavior immediately.

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Question 15

John just ate a big Thanksgiving dinner.When John is offered a piece of his favorite pie he declines.The decrease in the reinforcing value of pie for John is an example of:

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Tommy pets a strange dog and is immediately bitten.In behavior modification,getting bitten is referred to as the ______________ for the behavior of petting the dog.

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Question 17

The consequence that strengthens an operant behavior is a(n)__________.

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Question 18

Money is an example of a(n):

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An unconditioned reinforcer is a reinforcer that is effective without any prior learning or conditioning.

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Exam 4: A: Reinforcement

Beth has been hiking in the desert all day and,as a result,is dying for a glass of water.The increase in the reinforcing value of water due to hiking in the desert is referred to as:​

In _________________ reinforcement,a stimulus is removed following the behavior to strengthen the behavior.​

A behavior occurs and is immediately followed by a consequence that results in the increased likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future.This process is called:​

What are three examples of generalized conditioned reinforcers?​

In the Premack principle,the opportunity to engage in a(n)____________ is used as a reinforcer for a low probability behavior.​

When a person has not experienced a reinforcer for a long time,will the reinforcer be more or less effective? ____________________ What is this process called? _____________________​

Tom's supervisor tells him that for every 10 cars Tom sells he will get a $500 bonus.This is an example of a _______________ reinforcement schedule.​

​An intermittent schedule of reinforcement is most effective for _____________ a behavior.

A telemarketer has to make a certain number of calls before a sale is made.However,the telemarketer does not know the exact number of calls that will be required in order to make a sale.This is an example of a _________ schedule of reinforcement:​

Which schedule of reinforcement produces high,steady rates of responding with very little interruption after delivery of the reinforcer?​

A(n)_________________ increases the potency of a reinforcer.​

Which of the following is NOT an example of an unconditioned reinforcer?​

An establishing operation is an event that makes a reinforcer more potent at a particular time.​

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses is __________________.​

A reinforcer works best when it follows the behavior immediately.​

John just ate a big Thanksgiving dinner.When John is offered a piece of his favorite pie he declines.The decrease in the reinforcing value of pie for John is an example of:​

Tommy pets a strange dog and is immediately bitten.In behavior modification,getting bitten is referred to as the ______________ for the behavior of petting the dog.​

The consequence that strengthens an operant behavior is a(n)__________.​

Money is an example of a(n):​

An unconditioned reinforcer is a reinforcer that is effective without any prior learning or conditioning.​

Introduction to Behavior Modification

A: 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

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

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Cognitive Behavior Modifications

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Beth has been hiking in the desert all day and,as a result,is dying for a glass of water.The increase in the reinforcing value of water due to hiking in the desert is referred to as:

In _________________ reinforcement,a stimulus is removed following the behavior to strengthen the behavior.

A behavior occurs and is immediately followed by a consequence that results in the increased likelihood of the behavior occurring in the future.This process is called:

What are three examples of generalized conditioned reinforcers?

In the Premack principle,the opportunity to engage in a(n)____________ is used as a reinforcer for a low probability behavior.

When a person has not experienced a reinforcer for a long time,will the reinforcer be more or less effective? What is this process called? _

Tom's supervisor tells him that for every 10 cars Tom sells he will get a $500 bonus.This is an example of a _______________ reinforcement schedule.

An intermittent schedule of reinforcement is most effective for _____________ a behavior.

A telemarketer has to make a certain number of calls before a sale is made.However,the telemarketer does not know the exact number of calls that will be required in order to make a sale.This is an example of a _________ schedule of reinforcement:

Which schedule of reinforcement produces high,steady rates of responding with very little interruption after delivery of the reinforcer?

A(n)_________________ increases the potency of a reinforcer.

Which of the following is NOT an example of an unconditioned reinforcer?

An establishing operation is an event that makes a reinforcer more potent at a particular time.

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses is __________________.

A reinforcer works best when it follows the behavior immediately.

John just ate a big Thanksgiving dinner.When John is offered a piece of his favorite pie he declines.The decrease in the reinforcing value of pie for John is an example of:

Tommy pets a strange dog and is immediately bitten.In behavior modification,getting bitten is referred to as the ______________ for the behavior of petting the dog.

The consequence that strengthens an operant behavior is a(n)__________.

Money is an example of a(n):

An unconditioned reinforcer is a reinforcer that is effective without any prior learning or conditioning.