Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

variable r

Question 2

In which of the following processes is the behavior more likely to occur in the future?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​positive reinforcement 
B)  ​positive punishment 
C)  ​negative punishment 
D)  ​A and C 
A)  ​positive reinforcement 
B)  ​positive punishment 
C)  ​negative punishment 
D)  ​A and C

Question 3

When a person has just had a large amount of a reinforcer,will the reinforcer be more or less effective at that time? _______________________ What is this process called? ____________________​

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a person has just had a...

Question 4

In a ____________ reinforcement schedule,the reinforcer is delivered for the first response following an average of X amount of time.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fixed interval 
B)  ​variable interval 
C)  ​fixed ratio 
D)  ​variable ratio 
A)  ​fixed interval 
B)  ​variable interval 
C)  ​fixed ratio 
D)  ​variable ratio

Question 5

In behavior modification,reinforcement is defined by its effect on behavior.This is referred to as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the Premack Principle 
B)  ​an operational definition 
C)  ​a functional definition 
D)  ​a unique relationship 
A)  ​the Premack Principle 
B)  ​an operational definition 
C)  ​a functional definition 
D)  ​a unique relationship

Question 6

Which of the following processes strengthen a behavior?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​positive reinforcement 
B)  ​punishment 
C)  ​negative reinforcement 
D)  ​A and C 
A)  ​positive reinforcement 
B)  ​punishment 
C)  ​negative reinforcement 
D)  ​A and C

Question 7

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered for the first response occurring after X amount of time on the average is _______________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A schedule of reinforcement in which the...

Question 8

​Timmy swears whenever his mom makes broccoli for dinner.Timmy's mom always sends him to his room without dinner when he swears.As a result,Timmy is more likely to swear when his mom makes broccoli.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  ​positive reinforcement 
B)  ​punishment 
C)  ​negative reinforcement 
D)  ​extinction 
A)  ​positive reinforcement 
B)  ​punishment 
C)  ​negative reinforcement 
D)  ​extinction

Question 9

Whenever Tony puts money into a pop machine,he gets a can of pop.Tony never gets pop out of the machine when he does not put money in.This is an example of __________ existing between putting money in the machine and getting pop out.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an establishing operation 
B)  ​a contingency 
C)  ​a negative relationship 
D)  ​a functional definition 
A)  ​an establishing operation 
B)  ​a contingency 
C)  ​a negative relationship 
D)  ​a functional definition

Question 10

In a Fixed Interval schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after a period of time has elapsed.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following are factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​different reinforcers work for different people 
B)  ​larger reinforcers are generally more effective 
C)  A and B​ 
D)  ​none of the above 
A)  ​different reinforcers work for different people 
B)  ​larger reinforcers are generally more effective 
C)  A and B​ 
D)  ​none of the above

Question 12

Mary takes out the garbage and,as a result,her parents let her watch her favorite television show.Mary is then more likely to take out the garbage when asked.Being able to watch her favorite television show is a ____________ for her behavior of taking out the garbage.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​reinforcer 
B)  ​reinforcement 
C)  ​contingency 
D)  ​dependent variable 
A)  ​reinforcer 
B)  ​reinforcement 
C)  ​contingency 
D)  ​dependent variable

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In _________________ reinforcement,a stimulus is presented following...

Question 14

What is an aversive stimulus?​

Accepted Answer

In negative reinforcement,the

Question 15

Identify the five factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement.​

Accepted Answer

The five factors that influenc

Question 16

The stimulus presented following the behavior in positive reinforcement is called:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a conditioned stimulus 
B)  ​a negative reinforcer 
C)  ​a positive reinforcer 
D)  ​an aversive stimulus 
A)  ​a conditioned stimulus 
B)  ​a negative reinforcer 
C)  ​a positive reinforcer 
D)  ​an aversive stimulus

Question 17

Define reinforcement.​

Accepted Answer

Reinforcement is defined as a

Question 18

In a Fixed Ratio schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An object or event that can be detected by the senses is referred to as a:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​reinforcer 
B)  ​punisher 
C)  ​stimulus 
D)  ​behavior 
A)  ​reinforcer 
B)  ​punisher 
C)  ​stimulus 
D)  ​behavior

Question 20

Negative reinforcement decreases a behavior in the future.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: A: Reinforcement

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

In which of the following processes is the behavior more likely to occur in the future?​

When a person has just had a large amount of a reinforcer,will the reinforcer be more or less effective at that time? _______________________ What is this process called? ____________________​

In a ____________ reinforcement schedule,the reinforcer is delivered for the first response following an average of X amount of time.​

In behavior modification,reinforcement is defined by its effect on behavior.This is referred to as:​

Which of the following processes strengthen a behavior?​

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered for the first response occurring after X amount of time on the average is _______________________.​

​Timmy swears whenever his mom makes broccoli for dinner.Timmy's mom always sends him to his room without dinner when he swears.As a result,Timmy is more likely to swear when his mom makes broccoli.This is an example of:

Whenever Tony puts money into a pop machine,he gets a can of pop.Tony never gets pop out of the machine when he does not put money in.This is an example of __________ existing between putting money in the machine and getting pop out.​

In a Fixed Interval schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after a period of time has elapsed.​

Which of the following are factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement?​

Mary takes out the garbage and,as a result,her parents let her watch her favorite television show.Mary is then more likely to take out the garbage when asked.Being able to watch her favorite television show is a ____________ for her behavior of taking out the garbage.​

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

What is an aversive stimulus?​

Identify the five factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement.​

The stimulus presented following the behavior in positive reinforcement is called:​

Define reinforcement.​

In a Fixed Ratio schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average.​

An object or event that can be detected by the senses is referred to as a:​

Negative reinforcement decreases a behavior in the future.​

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

A: Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modifications

A: Cognitive Behavior Modifications

Filters

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

In which of the following processes is the behavior more likely to occur in the future?

When a person has just had a large amount of a reinforcer,will the reinforcer be more or less effective at that time? ___ What is this process called?

In a ____________ reinforcement schedule,the reinforcer is delivered for the first response following an average of X amount of time.

In behavior modification,reinforcement is defined by its effect on behavior.This is referred to as:

Which of the following processes strengthen a behavior?

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered for the first response occurring after X amount of time on the average is _______________________.

Timmy swears whenever his mom makes broccoli for dinner.Timmy's mom always sends him to his room without dinner when he swears.As a result,Timmy is more likely to swear when his mom makes broccoli.This is an example of:

Whenever Tony puts money into a pop machine,he gets a can of pop.Tony never gets pop out of the machine when he does not put money in.This is an example of __________ existing between putting money in the machine and getting pop out.

In a Fixed Interval schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after a period of time has elapsed.

Which of the following are factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement?

Mary takes out the garbage and,as a result,her parents let her watch her favorite television show.Mary is then more likely to take out the garbage when asked.Being able to watch her favorite television show is a ____________ for her behavior of taking out the garbage.

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

What is an aversive stimulus?

Identify the five factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement.

The stimulus presented following the behavior in positive reinforcement is called:

Define reinforcement.

In a Fixed Ratio schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average.

An object or event that can be detected by the senses is referred to as a:

Negative reinforcement decreases a behavior in the future.