Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a question to ask when trying to decide whether a situation represents positive or negative reinforcement?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​what is the behavior? 
B)  ​did the stimulus appear to be pleasant? 
C)  ​was the stimulus added or removed? 
D)  ​was the behavior more likely to occur? 
A)  ​what is the behavior? 
B)  ​did the stimulus appear to be pleasant? 
C)  ​was the stimulus added or removed? 
D)  ​was the behavior more likely to occur?

Question 2

Tim is just learning to read.Which reinforcement schedule would be the most effective for him?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​continuous 
B)  ​intermittent 
C)  ​fixed 
D)  ​interval 
A)  ​continuous 
B)  ​intermittent 
C)  ​fixed 
D)  ​interval

Question 3

Nicole's teacher praises her for every math problem that she completes.This is an example of a(n)_____________ reinforcement schedule.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​intermittent 
B)  ​fixed 
C)  ​continuous 
D)  ​interval 
A)  ​intermittent 
B)  ​fixed 
C)  ​continuous 
D)  ​interval

Question 4

All the reinforcement schedules that are in effect for a person's behavior at one time are referred to as ______________ schedules of reinforcement.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​concurrent 
B)  ​overlapping 
C)  ​simultaneous 
D)  ​mixed 
A)  ​concurrent 
B)  ​overlapping 
C)  ​simultaneous 
D)  ​mixed

Question 5

In Skinner's experiments,a rat pressed a lever and received food.This process strengthened lever pressing.The food is a(n)__________.The lever pressing is a(n)__________.The process is called ______________.​

Accepted Answer

reinforcer;behavior/

Question 6

In positive reinforcement,what happens immediately following the occurrence of the behavior?​

Accepted Answer

In positive reinforcement,a be

Question 7

Andrew wants to play baseball with his friends.Before Andrew can play,his parents tell him that he has to clean his room,which he hates to do.Requiring Andrew to clean his room before he can play baseball with his friends is an example of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​punishment 
B)  ​the Premack Principle 
C)  ​escape behavior 
D)  ​negative reinforcement 
A)  ​punishment 
B)  ​the Premack Principle 
C)  ​escape behavior 
D)  ​negative reinforcement

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Andy answers a question in class,and is praised by the teacher.As a result,Andy is more likely to answer questions in class.Andy's behavior of answering questions in class is referred to as ____________ behavior.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​controlled 
B)  ​natural 
C)  ​operant 
D)  ​situational 
A)  ​controlled 
B)  ​natural 
C)  ​operant 
D)  ​situational

Question 10

In negative reinforcement,what happens immediately following the occurrence of the behavior?​

Accepted Answer

In negative reinforcement,a be

Question 11

Whenever Matt makes a 3 point shot,his basketball coach makes him run one less lap in practice.As a result Matt is more likely to hit 3 point shots.This is an example of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the Premack Principle 
B)  ​respondent behavior 
C)  ​negative reinforcement 
D)  ​positive reinforcement 
A)  ​the Premack Principle 
B)  ​respondent behavior 
C)  ​negative reinforcement 
D)  ​positive reinforcement

Question 12

On weekends,Laura comes home on time so that she is not grounded by her parents.Coming home on time in order to avoid being grounded is an example of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​positive reinforcement 
B)  ​escape behavior 
C)  ​avoidance behavior 
D)  ​punishment 
A)  ​positive reinforcement 
B)  ​escape behavior 
C)  ​avoidance behavior 
D)  ​punishment

Question 13

If a positive reinforcer is delivered following the behavior,the behavior is more likely to occur in the future.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The stimulus removed or avoided following the behavior in negative reinforcement is referred to as the ___________ stimulus.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​natural 
B)  ​unconditioned 
C)  ​aversive 
D)  ​conditioned 
A)  ​natural 
B)  ​unconditioned 
C)  ​aversive 
D)  ​conditioned

Question 15

__________ is the researcher who first demonstrated the Law of Effect.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the researcher who first demonstrated...

Question 16

Which of the following influences the effectiveness of reinforcement?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​immediacy 
B)  ​contingency 
C)  ​establishing operations 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​immediacy 
B)  ​contingency 
C)  ​establishing operations 
D)  ​all of these

Question 17

A conditioned reinforcer is a reinforcer that is effective without any prior learning or conditioning.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If an aversive stimulus is removed following the behavior,the behavior is less likely to occur in the future.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are a couple examples of unconditioned reinforcers?​

Accepted Answer

A couple examples of unconditioned posit

Question 20

In negative reinforcement,an aversive stimulus is removed following the behavior and the behavior is more likely to occur in the future.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: A: Reinforcement

Which of the following is NOT a question to ask when trying to decide whether a situation represents positive or negative reinforcement?​

Tim is just learning to read.Which reinforcement schedule would be the most effective for him?​

Nicole's teacher praises her for every math problem that she completes.This is an example of a(n)_____________ reinforcement schedule.​

All the reinforcement schedules that are in effect for a person's behavior at one time are referred to as ______________ schedules of reinforcement.​

In Skinner's experiments,a rat pressed a lever and received food.This process strengthened lever pressing.The food is a(n)__________.The lever pressing is a(n)__________.The process is called ______________.​

In positive reinforcement,what happens immediately following the occurrence of the behavior?​

Andrew wants to play baseball with his friends.Before Andrew can play,his parents tell him that he has to clean his room,which he hates to do.Requiring Andrew to clean his room before he can play baseball with his friends is an example of:​

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

Andy answers a question in class,and is praised by the teacher.As a result,Andy is more likely to answer questions in class.Andy's behavior of answering questions in class is referred to as ____________ behavior.​

In negative reinforcement,what happens immediately following the occurrence of the behavior?​

Whenever Matt makes a 3 point shot,his basketball coach makes him run one less lap in practice.As a result Matt is more likely to hit 3 point shots.This is an example of:​

On weekends,Laura comes home on time so that she is not grounded by her parents.Coming home on time in order to avoid being grounded is an example of:​

If a positive reinforcer is delivered following the behavior,the behavior is more likely to occur in the future.​

The stimulus removed or avoided following the behavior in negative reinforcement is referred to as the ___________ stimulus.​

__________ is the researcher who first demonstrated the Law of Effect.​

Which of the following influences the effectiveness of reinforcement?​

A conditioned reinforcer is a reinforcer that is effective without any prior learning or conditioning.​

If an aversive stimulus is removed following the behavior,the behavior is less likely to occur in the future.​

What are a couple examples of unconditioned reinforcers?​

In negative reinforcement,an aversive stimulus is removed following the behavior and the behavior is more likely to occur 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

Which of the following is NOT a question to ask when trying to decide whether a situation represents positive or negative reinforcement?

Tim is just learning to read.Which reinforcement schedule would be the most effective for him?

Nicole's teacher praises her for every math problem that she completes.This is an example of a(n)_____________ reinforcement schedule.

All the reinforcement schedules that are in effect for a person's behavior at one time are referred to as ______________ schedules of reinforcement.

In Skinner's experiments,a rat pressed a lever and received food.This process strengthened lever pressing.The food is a(n).The lever pressing is a(n).The process is called ______.

In positive reinforcement,what happens immediately following the occurrence of the behavior?

Andrew wants to play baseball with his friends.Before Andrew can play,his parents tell him that he has to clean his room,which he hates to do.Requiring Andrew to clean his room before he can play baseball with his friends is an example of:

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

Andy answers a question in class,and is praised by the teacher.As a result,Andy is more likely to answer questions in class.Andy's behavior of answering questions in class is referred to as ____________ behavior.

In negative reinforcement,what happens immediately following the occurrence of the behavior?

Whenever Matt makes a 3 point shot,his basketball coach makes him run one less lap in practice.As a result Matt is more likely to hit 3 point shots.This is an example of:

On weekends,Laura comes home on time so that she is not grounded by her parents.Coming home on time in order to avoid being grounded is an example of:

If a positive reinforcer is delivered following the behavior,the behavior is more likely to occur in the future.

The stimulus removed or avoided following the behavior in negative reinforcement is referred to as the ___________ stimulus.

__________ is the researcher who first demonstrated the Law of Effect.

Which of the following influences the effectiveness of reinforcement?

A conditioned reinforcer is a reinforcer that is effective without any prior learning or conditioning.

If an aversive stimulus is removed following the behavior,the behavior is less likely to occur in the future.

What are a couple examples of unconditioned reinforcers?

In negative reinforcement,an aversive stimulus is removed following the behavior and the behavior is more likely to occur in the future.