Question 1

Spontaneous recovery is when the behavior occurs again after extinction has decreased the behavior to zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

A behavior that has been previously reinforced no longer results in reinforcing consequences and,as a result,stops occurring in the future.This process is referred to as:​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

A common misconception people have about extinction,is that it:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​means ignoring the behavior 
B)  ​increases the behavior 
C)  ​is the same as reinforcement 
D)  ​decreases the behavior 
A)  ​means ignoring the behavior 
B)  ​increases the behavior 
C)  ​is the same as reinforcement 
D)  ​decreases the behavior A

Question 4

If reinforcement for the behavior occurs during the process of extinction,the behavior will:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​decrease more rapidly 
B)  ​be unaffected by the reinforcement 
C)  ​decrease less rapidly 
D)  ​immediately become extinguished 
A)  ​decrease more rapidly 
B)  ​be unaffected by the reinforcement 
C)  ​decrease less rapidly 
D)  ​immediately become extinguished

Question 5

For extinction to work most quickly,it is best to reinforce the behavior once extinction is initiated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In addition to an increase in the frequency,duration,or intensity of the unreinforced behavior during an extinction burst,_____________________ may also occur.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the occurrence of novel behaviors 
B)  ​aggressive behavior 
C)  ​emotional behaviors 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​the occurrence of novel behaviors 
B)  ​aggressive behavior 
C)  ​emotional behaviors 
D)  ​all of these

Question 7

Extinction occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is ____________ reinforced.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​continuously 
B)  ​intermittently 
C)  ​no longer 
D)  ​A and B 
A)  ​continuously 
B)  ​intermittently 
C)  ​no longer 
D)  ​A and B

Question 8

In comparison with a behavior that has been intermittently reinforced,a behavior that has been continuously reinforced will ____________ when reinforcement is stopped.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​decrease more rapidly 
B)  ​decrease at the same rate 
C)  ​decrease more slowly 
D)  ​remain at about the same level 
A)  ​decrease more rapidly 
B)  ​decrease at the same rate 
C)  ​decrease more slowly 
D)  ​remain at about the same level

Question 9

____________________ reinforcement prior to extinction makes the behavior more resistant to extinction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ reinforcement prior to extinction makes the...

Question 10

During an extinction burst,the unreinforced behavior can increase in:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​frequency 
B)  ​duration 
C)  ​intensity 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​frequency 
B)  ​duration 
C)  ​intensity 
D)  ​all of these

Question 11

Which of the following factors influence the extinction process?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​punishment prior to extinction 
B)  ​reinforcement after extinction 
C)  ​A and B 
D)  ​none of these 
A)  ​punishment prior to extinction 
B)  ​reinforcement after extinction 
C)  ​A and B 
D)  ​none of these

Question 12

Define extinction (be sure to include all three components of the definition).

Accepted Answer

Extinction occurs when a behav

Question 13

Whenever Matt is told to run laps during basketball practice,he complains to the coach that he is too tired in order to get out of running.The coach starts making him run the laps anyway,and eventually Matt stops complaining about being too tired when he is told to run.This is an example of:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​extinction of a negatively reinforced behavior 
B)  ​spontaneous recovery 
C)  ​extinction of a positively reinforced behavior 
D)  ​punishment 
A)  ​extinction of a negatively reinforced behavior 
B)  ​spontaneous recovery 
C)  ​extinction of a positively reinforced behavior 
D)  ​punishment

Question 14

A child cries at the grocery store and the parent gives the child candy.As a result,the child frequently cries at the store.
(a)What is the reinforcer for the child's behavior of crying at the store?
(b)How would the parent use extinction for the child's behavior of crying in the store?

Accepted Answer

(a)Candy; (b)When th

Question 15

When extinction is used following continuous reinforcement,the behavior will decrease more quickly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

During an extinction burst,the unreinforced behavior may temporarily increase in ____________,____________,or _____________.

Accepted Answer

frequency,

Question 17

When a behavior occurs again after it had not occurred for some time due to extinction,the process is called​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​operant behavior 
B)  ​extinction burst 
C)  ​resurgence 
D)  ​spontaneous recovery 
A)  ​operant behavior 
B)  ​extinction burst 
C)  ​resurgence 
D)  ​spontaneous recovery

Question 18

Timmy takes out the garbage and his mother praises him when he does it.When his mother stops praising him,Timmy stops taking out the garbage.Timmy's behavior of taking out the garbage has been:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​punished 
B)  ​extinguished 
C)  ​reversed 
D)  ​negatively reinforced 
A)  ​punished 
B)  ​extinguished 
C)  ​reversed 
D)  ​negatively reinforced

Question 19

​_________ occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced
_________ occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced_________ occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced

Accepted Answer

A)  ​punishment 
B)  ​conditioning 
C)  ​extinction 
D)  ​B and C 
A)  ​punishment 
B)  ​conditioning 
C)  ​extinction 
D)  ​B and C

Question 20

____________________ reinforcement prior to extinction makes the behavior less resistant to extinction.

Accepted Answer

continuous

Exam 5: A: Extinction

Spontaneous recovery is when the behavior occurs again after extinction has decreased the behavior to zero.

A behavior that has been previously reinforced no longer results in reinforcing consequences and,as a result,stops occurring in the future.This process is referred to as:​

A common misconception people have about extinction,is that it:​

If reinforcement for the behavior occurs during the process of extinction,the behavior will:​

For extinction to work most quickly,it is best to reinforce the behavior once extinction is initiated.

In addition to an increase in the frequency,duration,or intensity of the unreinforced behavior during an extinction burst,_____________________ may also occur.​

Extinction occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is ____________ reinforced.​

In comparison with a behavior that has been intermittently reinforced,a behavior that has been continuously reinforced will ____________ when reinforcement is stopped.​

____________________ reinforcement prior to extinction makes the behavior more resistant to extinction.

During an extinction burst,the unreinforced behavior can increase in:​

Which of the following factors influence the extinction process?​

Define extinction (be sure to include all three components of the definition).

Whenever Matt is told to run laps during basketball practice,he complains to the coach that he is too tired in order to get out of running.The coach starts making him run the laps anyway,and eventually Matt stops complaining about being too tired when he is told to run.This is an example of:​

A child cries at the grocery store and the parent gives the child candy.As a result,the child frequently cries at the store. (a)What is the reinforcer for the child's behavior of crying at the store? (b)How would the parent use extinction for the child's behavior of crying in the store?

When extinction is used following continuous reinforcement,the behavior will decrease more quickly.

During an extinction burst,the unreinforced behavior may temporarily increase in ____________,____________,or _____________.

When a behavior occurs again after it had not occurred for some time due to extinction,the process is called​

Timmy takes out the garbage and his mother praises him when he does it.When his mother stops praising him,Timmy stops taking out the garbage.Timmy's behavior of taking out the garbage has been:​

​_________ occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced _________ occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced_________ occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced

____________________ reinforcement prior to extinction makes the behavior less resistant to extinction.

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

A: Reinforcement

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 that has been previously reinforced no longer results in reinforcing consequences and,as a result,stops occurring in the future.This process is referred to as:

A common misconception people have about extinction,is that it:

If reinforcement for the behavior occurs during the process of extinction,the behavior will:

In addition to an increase in the frequency,duration,or intensity of the unreinforced behavior during an extinction burst,_____________________ may also occur.

Extinction occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is ____________ reinforced.

In comparison with a behavior that has been intermittently reinforced,a behavior that has been continuously reinforced will ____________ when reinforcement is stopped.

During an extinction burst,the unreinforced behavior can increase in:

Which of the following factors influence the extinction process?

Whenever Matt is told to run laps during basketball practice,he complains to the coach that he is too tired in order to get out of running.The coach starts making him run the laps anyway,and eventually Matt stops complaining about being too tired when he is told to run.This is an example of:

During an extinction burst,the unreinforced behavior may temporarily increase in ,,or _.

When a behavior occurs again after it had not occurred for some time due to extinction,the process is called

Timmy takes out the garbage and his mother praises him when he does it.When his mother stops praising him,Timmy stops taking out the garbage.Timmy's behavior of taking out the garbage has been:

_____ occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced _ occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced_____ occurs when a previously reinforced behavior is no longer reinforced