Question 1

An event in the immediate environment that controls a behavior is referred to as:

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A)  a dependent variable 
B)  a reactive variable 
C)  a controlling variable 
D)  an extraneous variable

Question 2

In behavior modification, measurement of behavior is taken:

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A)  before intervention 
B)  during intervention 
C)  following intervention 
D)  all of these

Question 3

A(n) _______________________ behavior can be observed and recorded by another individual.

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Question 4

The amount of time it takes a student to complete a test would be an example of what dimension of behavior?

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A)  frequency 
B)  intensity 
C)  duration 
D)  latency

Question 5

Behavior is defined as:

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A)  traits of a person 
B)  what a person says and does 
C)  a person's mental processes 
D)  attitudes and beliefs that lead to action

Question 6

Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are __________________ of behavior.

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A)  states 
B)  dimensions 
C)  phases 
D)  qualities

Question 7

Why does behavior modification focus on changing current environmental variables rather than past events to change behavior?

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Question 8

Tommy's teacher observes him purposely shove another student.Tommy's observable act of shoving would be an example of:

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A)  covert behavior 
B)  overt behavior 
C)  frequency 
D)  duration

Question 9

Cindy bites her nails but wants to stop.The behavior she wants to change (biting her nails) is called the:

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A)  negative behavior 
B)  target behavior 
C)  controlling variable 
D)  independent variable

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of behavior?

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A)  frequency 
B)  impact 
C)  duration 
D)  intensity

Question 11

Behavior is defined as _________________________________________________________.

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Question 12

With training from a behavior analyst, Mark's parents take steps to help him change his behavior of hitting his little brother.The process of developing and implementing techniques to influence behavior is known as:

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A)  assessment 
B)  observation 
C)  modification 
D)  analysis

Question 13

Mary's parents are concerned about her screaming.If the loudness of Mary's screams is what they are interested in, this would be an example of:

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A)  latency 
B)  frequency 
C)  intensity 
D)  duration

Question 14

Behavior is defined as what people do and say.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Pavlov did experiments in operant behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A(n) ________________________ behavior, also called a private event, is not observable to others.

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Question 17

A behavioral excess is defined as _______________________________________________.

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Question 18

Which of the following was an important figure in the development of behavior modification who demonstrated that a reflex could be conditioned to a neutral stimulus?

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A)  Freud 
B)  Pavlov 
C)  Thorndike 
D)  Skinner

Question 19

Sam gets poor grades in school because he rarely studies.Sam's lack of studying is an example of:

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A)  avoidance 
B)  poor motivation 
C)  a behavioral excess 
D)  a behavioral deficit

Question 20

What does it mean to say that behavior is lawful?

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Exam 1: Introduction to Behavior Modification