Question 1

stimulus that increases the occurrence of a behavior it closely follows is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Modifier 
B)  Stimulator 
C)  Punishment 
D)  Reinforcer

Question 2

According to cognitive evaluation theory, when will external rewards increase intrinsic motivation?

Accepted Answer

A)  If the informational aspect is high and positive, and the controlling aspect is low 
B)  If the informational aspect is high and negative 
C)  If the controlling aspect of a reward is high and the informational aspect is low 
D)  Both B & C

Question 3

of the following is NOT true about the relationship between augmented feedback and motor skill learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Augmented feedback is essential for learning complex motor skills and when learning to move quickly. 
B)  Some very simple skills can be learned without augmented feedback. 
C)  Augmented feedback is not necessary for students with little experience at a skill because they can use their intrinsic feedback. 
D)  Augmented feedback can hinder the learning of motor skills if the teacher gives it too often or consistently gives concurrent feedback.

Question 4

of the following is NOT true about the results of research on behavioral coaching programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  The programs were effective with only very simple motor skills. 
B)  The programs effectively helped children of all ages learn motor skills. 
C)  Simple social reinforcers could be effective. 
D)  Four- to five-year-old children could effectively administer such a program.

Question 5

of the following best describes the personalized system of instruction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students teach each other. 
B)  The teacher tells the students what to do and demonstrates every task. 
C)  The teacher asks students lots of questions, trying to get them to come up with appropriate responses. 
D)  All tasks are presented to students in a written workbook or a video, and students move through tasks at their own pace.

Question 6

Pedagogy research shows which of the following regarding teacher verbal feedback?

Accepted Answer

A)  It has a huge impact on both long-term student achievement and short-term practice. 
B)  It does not have a big impact on long-term student learning, but it can positively affect students' short term practice. 
C)  It doesn't impact either long-term student achievement or short-term practice. 
D)  It must be general in order to have any impact.

Question 7

kinds of students are most likely to use feedback from significant adults like the physical education teacher?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elementary students 
B)  High school students with lots of experience at a skill 
C)  Students with less experience with a skill 
D)  Both A & C

Question 8

of the following is NOT a guideline to follow when using punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Make it clear that it is the student's behavior that is unacceptable, and not the student. 
B)  Make sure students understand what appropriate behavior should be. 
C)  Use physical activity or exercise frequently as punishments. 
D)  Make sure the punishment is viewed negatively by the student.

Question 9

of the following is NOT true about fading?

Accepted Answer

A)  It helps prevent students from becoming dependent on tangible rewards. 
B)  It gradually changes an activity reinforcer to a material reinforcer. 
C)  It moves students toward internal sources of motivation. 
D)  It is the process of gradually changing the reinforcer that controls a behavior so the behavior eventually occurs in response to a new reinforcer.

Question 10

of the following is NOT a reason why it is often difficult to follow the principles of behavior modification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not all students react the same way to reinforcers and punishments. 
B)  The principles are very complex and difficult to follow. 
C)  There may be unknown reinforcers in the environment that students find more valuable than the teacher's reinforcers. 
D)  The student may not be able to repeat a behavior that was reinforced.

Exam 2: Reinforcement