Question 1

What does it mean to use differential reinforcement with a successive approximation?

Accepted Answer

A) reinforce the previous approximation and use extinction for the current approximation 
B) reinforce the current approximation and use extinction for the previous approximation 
C) reinforce the current approximation and use extinction for the next approximation 
D) all of these 
A) reinforce the previous approximation and use extinction for the current approximation 
B) reinforce the current approximation and use extinction for the previous approximation 
C) reinforce the current approximation and use extinction for the next approximation 
D) all of these B

Question 2

When would shaping not be the most appropriate procedure to us?

Accepted Answer

A) if the person already engages in the target behavior 
B) if more efficient behavioral acquisition strategies can be used 
C) when you want to decrease a behavior 
D) all of these 
A) if the person already engages in the target behavior 
B) if more efficient behavioral acquisition strategies can be used 
C) when you want to decrease a behavior 
D) all of these D

Question 3

________________ is defined as differential reinforcement of successive approximations of a target behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) shaping 
B) discrimination training 
C) stimulus control 
D) intermittent reinforcement 
A) shaping 
B) discrimination training 
C) stimulus control 
D) intermittent reinforcement A

Question 4

If you use shaping to help a person achieve an increase in the weight she can bench press until she reaches the target behavior (150 lbs),what variation of shaping are you using

Accepted Answer

A) generating a novel behavior 
B) reinstating a previously exhibited behavior 
C) changing some dimension of an existing behavior 
D) all of these 
A) generating a novel behavior 
B) reinstating a previously exhibited behavior 
C) changing some dimension of an existing behavior 
D) all of these

Question 5

In the example in the book,which variation of shaping was used to get Mrs.F to walk again after her hip replacement surgery?

Accepted Answer

A) generating a novel behavior 
B) reinstating a previously exhibited behavior 
C) changing some dimension of an existing behavior 
D) all of these 
A) generating a novel behavior 
B) reinstating a previously exhibited behavior 
C) changing some dimension of an existing behavior 
D) all of these

Question 6

When you use extinction for the previous approximation during shaping,_______________ occurs and novel behaviors emerge.You then reinforce one of the novel behaviors that is a closer approximation to the target behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) a discriminative stimulus 
B) spontaneous recovery 
C) intermittent reinforcement 
D) an extinction burst 
A) a discriminative stimulus 
B) spontaneous recovery 
C) intermittent reinforcement 
D) an extinction burst

Question 7

In the example in the book,which variation of shaping was used to get Mrs.S to wait more time between bathroom visits?

Accepted Answer

A) generating a novel behavior 
B) reinstating a previously exhibited behavior 
C) changing some dimension of an existing behavior 
D) all of these 
A) generating a novel behavior 
B) reinstating a previously exhibited behavior 
C) changing some dimension of an existing behavior 
D) all of these

Question 8

If a parent uses shaping to help a child speak new words,what variation of shaping is the parent using?

Accepted Answer

A) generating a novel behavior 
B) reinstating a previously exhibited behavior 
C) changing some dimension of an existing behavior 
D) all of these 
A) generating a novel behavior 
B) reinstating a previously exhibited behavior 
C) changing some dimension of an existing behavior 
D) all of these

Question 9

A successive approximation is a ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

A) target behavior 
B) a shaping step 
C) starting behavior 
D) conditioned response 
A) target behavior 
B) a shaping step 
C) starting behavior 
D) conditioned response

Question 10

Shaping can be used to:

Accepted Answer

A) generate a novel behavior 
B) reinstate a previously exhibited behavior 
C) change some dimension of an existing behavior 
D) all of these 
A) generate a novel behavior 
B) reinstate a previously exhibited behavior 
C) change some dimension of an existing behavior 
D) all of these

Exam 9: Shaping

What does it mean to use differential reinforcement with a successive approximation?

When would shaping not be the most appropriate procedure to us?

________________ is defined as differential reinforcement of successive approximations of a target behavior.

If you use shaping to help a person achieve an increase in the weight she can bench press until she reaches the target behavior (150 lbs),what variation of shaping are you using

In the example in the book,which variation of shaping was used to get Mrs.F to walk again after her hip replacement surgery?

When you use extinction for the previous approximation during shaping,_______________ occurs and novel behaviors emerge.You then reinforce one of the novel behaviors that is a closer approximation to the target behavior.

In the example in the book,which variation of shaping was used to get Mrs.S to wait more time between bathroom visits?

If a parent uses shaping to help a child speak new words,what variation of shaping is the parent using?

A successive approximation is a ___________________________.

Shaping can be used to:

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

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

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