Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of extinction and reinforcement together?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the problem behavior decreases 
B)  ​the probability of spontaneous recovery decreases 
C)  ​extinction is generally more effective when it is used alone 
D)  ​alternative behavior increases 
A)  ​the problem behavior decreases 
B)  ​the probability of spontaneous recovery decreases 
C)  ​extinction is generally more effective when it is used alone 
D)  ​alternative behavior increases

Question 2

A teacher decides to use extinction on a child's behavior of complaining when he is asked to work on assignments.The teacher conducts a functional assessment to determine which events might be maintaining the behavior.In this case the teacher is considering whether she can:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​eliminate the reinforcer 
B)  ​maintain consistency 
C)  ​identify the reinforcer 
D)  ​tolerate an extinction burst 
A)  ​eliminate the reinforcer 
B)  ​maintain consistency 
C)  ​identify the reinforcer 
D)  ​tolerate an extinction burst

Question 3

What is sensory extinction? When would you use a sensory extinction procedure?

Accepted Answer

Sensory extinction involves a change in

Question 4

Conducting a functional assessment is an important step in the use of extinction,because it will allow you to identify the:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​antecedents and consequences of the behavior 
B)  ​unconditioned responses 
C)  ​punisher to use for the behavior 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​antecedents and consequences of the behavior 
B)  ​unconditioned responses 
C)  ​punisher to use for the behavior 
D)  ​all of these

Question 5

The continued change in the problem behavior following the use of extinction is referred to as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​generalization 
B)  ​maintenance 
C)  ​spontaneous recovery 
D)  ​chaining 
A)  ​generalization 
B)  ​maintenance 
C)  ​spontaneous recovery 
D)  ​chaining

Question 6

In an extinction burst:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the behavior may increase in frequency,intensity,or duration 
B)  ​novel behaviors may occur 
C)  ​emotional behaviors may occur 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​the behavior may increase in frequency,intensity,or duration 
B)  ​novel behaviors may occur 
C)  ​emotional behaviors may occur 
D)  ​all of these

Question 7

Define extinction and provide an example.

Accepted Answer

Extinction is the elimination of the rei

Question 8

​Which of the following is NOT a reason for collecting data on the problem behavior when using extinction?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​to demonstrate change in the behavior following treatment 
B)  ​to determine the level of behavior before treatment 
C)  ​to identify aversive stimuli that can be used to decrease the behavior 
D)  ​to assess maintenance of behavior change 
A)  ​to demonstrate change in the behavior following treatment 
B)  ​to determine the level of behavior before treatment 
C)  ​to identify aversive stimuli that can be used to decrease the behavior 
D)  ​to assess maintenance of behavior change

Question 9

You conduct a(n)___________________________ to identify the reinforcer maintaining the problem behavior before using extinction.

Accepted Answer

functional

Question 10

An extinction procedure should be used in conjunction with a(n)___________ procedure.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An extinction procedure should be used in...

Question 11

​Which of the following is necessary in order to determine the effects of extinction?

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a rough estimate of the behavior before treatment 
B)  ​data collection limited to the treatment setting 
C)  ​a baseline assessment 
D)  ​a label for the problem behavior 
A)  ​a rough estimate of the behavior before treatment 
B)  ​data collection limited to the treatment setting 
C)  ​a baseline assessment 
D)  ​a label for the problem behavior

Question 12

When an extinction procedure is used,the behavior will ____________________________ in the future.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When an extinction procedure is used,the behavior...

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the use of extinction?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​maintaining consistency 
B)  ​ability to tolerate an extinction burst 
C)  ​eliminating the reinforcer for the behavior 
D)  ​presenting the reinforcer for the behavior 
A)  ​maintaining consistency 
B)  ​ability to tolerate an extinction burst 
C)  ​eliminating the reinforcer for the behavior 
D)  ​presenting the reinforcer for the behavior

Question 14

A teacher determines that Mark frequently fights with other children,because his friends praise him when he fights.The teacher would like to use extinction on his behavior,but she has no control over how Mark's friends react to his fighting.Which consideration in the use of extinction is being addressed?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​ability to maintain consistency 
B)  ​ability to eliminate the reinforcer 
C)  ​whether it is safe to use extinction 
D)  ​whether an extinction burst is tolerable 
A)  ​ability to maintain consistency 
B)  ​ability to eliminate the reinforcer 
C)  ​whether it is safe to use extinction 
D)  ​whether an extinction burst is tolerable

Question 15

When a problem behavior is maintained by escape,extinction involves ignoring the problem behavior

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A problem behavior will be more resistant to extinction when the behavior has been maintained on a(an)____________ reinforcement schedule.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​intermittent 
B)  ​continuous 
C)  ​concurrent 
D)  ​negative 
A)  ​intermittent 
B)  ​continuous 
C)  ​concurrent 
D)  ​negative

Question 17

Jesse is constantly going into mom's purse to get gum.Mom finds this behavior annoying and inappropriate and decides if she ignores Jesse the behavior will stop.What is most likely to happen to Jesse's purse rummaging behavior?
What would you tell Jesse's mother to do to eliminate this behavior?

Accepted Answer

Jesse is most likely going to continue t

Question 18

Two year old Roscoe pushes the off button on the remote control while the family is watching TV and the family gets upset and scolds him.He continues to push the off button on the remote when they are watching TV.How would the family use extinction in this case?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​grab the remote from him before he can hit the off button 
B)  ​refrain from getting upset and scolding him when he pushes the off button 
C)  ​take away a favorite toy when he pushes the off button 
D)  ​A and B 
A)  ​grab the remote from him before he can hit the off button 
B)  ​refrain from getting upset and scolding him when he pushes the off button 
C)  ​take away a favorite toy when he pushes the off button 
D)  ​A and B

Question 19

When the problem behavior is maintained by a(n) schedule,extinction will be more rapid.

Accepted Answer

continuous

Question 20

A behavior may serve different functions in different contexts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 14: A: Applying Extinction

Which of the following is NOT true concerning the use of extinction and reinforcement together?​

A teacher decides to use extinction on a child's behavior of complaining when he is asked to work on assignments.The teacher conducts a functional assessment to determine which events might be maintaining the behavior.In this case the teacher is considering whether she can:​

What is sensory extinction? When would you use a sensory extinction procedure?

Conducting a functional assessment is an important step in the use of extinction,because it will allow you to identify the:​

The continued change in the problem behavior following the use of extinction is referred to as:​

In an extinction burst:​

Define extinction and provide an example.

​Which of the following is NOT a reason for collecting data on the problem behavior when using extinction?

You conduct a(n)___________________________ to identify the reinforcer maintaining the problem behavior before using extinction.

An extinction procedure should be used in conjunction with a(n)___________ procedure.

​Which of the following is necessary in order to determine the effects of extinction?

When an extinction procedure is used,the behavior will ____________________________ in the future.

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the use of extinction?​

When a problem behavior is maintained by escape,extinction involves ignoring the problem behavior

A problem behavior will be more resistant to extinction when the behavior has been maintained on a(an)____________ reinforcement schedule.​

Jesse is constantly going into mom's purse to get gum.Mom finds this behavior annoying and inappropriate and decides if she ignores Jesse the behavior will stop.What is most likely to happen to Jesse's purse rummaging behavior? What would you tell Jesse's mother to do to eliminate this behavior?

Two year old Roscoe pushes the off button on the remote control while the family is watching TV and the family gets upset and scolds him.He continues to push the off button on the remote when they are watching TV.How would the family use extinction in this case?​

When the problem behavior is maintained by a(n) schedule,extinction will be more rapid.

A behavior may serve different functions in different contexts.

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

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

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 true concerning the use of extinction and reinforcement together?

A teacher decides to use extinction on a child's behavior of complaining when he is asked to work on assignments.The teacher conducts a functional assessment to determine which events might be maintaining the behavior.In this case the teacher is considering whether she can:

Conducting a functional assessment is an important step in the use of extinction,because it will allow you to identify the:

The continued change in the problem behavior following the use of extinction is referred to as:

In an extinction burst:

Which of the following is NOT a reason for collecting data on the problem behavior when using extinction?

Which of the following is necessary in order to determine the effects of extinction?

Which of the following is NOT a consideration in the use of extinction?

A problem behavior will be more resistant to extinction when the behavior has been maintained on a(an)____________ reinforcement schedule.

Two year old Roscoe pushes the off button on the remote control while the family is watching TV and the family gets upset and scolds him.He continues to push the off button on the remote when they are watching TV.How would the family use extinction in this case?