#1
What is the primary goal of behavior analysis?
To understand and predict behavior
ExplanationBehavior analysis aims to comprehend and anticipate human actions.
#2
What is the term used in behavior analysis to describe a stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior when presented?
Reinforcer
ExplanationReinforcer is a stimulus amplifying behavior occurrence.
#3
Which of the following is an example of an unconditioned reinforcer?
Food
ExplanationFood is an innate reinforcer.
#4
What is the term used to describe the process of gradually reducing reinforcement for a behavior to promote its extinction?
Fading
ExplanationFading is slowly removing reinforcement to extinguish behavior.
#5
In behavior analysis, what is the term for a consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior?
Punisher
ExplanationPunisher discourages behavior occurrence.
#6
In behavior analysis, what does the term 'antecedent' refer to?
Events that precede a behavior
ExplanationAntecedents are events occurring before a behavior.
#7
What is the purpose of a functional assessment in behavior analysis?
To identify the function of a behavior
ExplanationFunctional assessment pinpoints the purpose behind behaviors.
#8
Which of the following is an example of a conditioned reinforcer?
Money
ExplanationMoney is an example of a learned reinforcer.
#9
What is the purpose of a behavior intervention plan (BIP) in behavior analysis?
To reduce or eliminate challenging behaviors and promote desired behaviors
ExplanationBIP aims to suppress unwanted behaviors and foster positive ones.
#10
What is the purpose of the ABC model in behavior analysis?
To analyze antecedents, behaviors, and consequences of a behavior
ExplanationABC model examines behavior's triggers, actions, and outcomes.
#11
What is the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?
Positive reinforcement adds a stimulus, while negative reinforcement removes a stimulus
ExplanationPositive reinforcement introduces, negative reinforcement removes stimuli.
#12
In behavior analysis, what is extinction?
The gradual decrease in the frequency of a behavior when it is no longer reinforced
ExplanationExtinction is the fading of behavior due to lack of reinforcement.
#13
In behavior analysis, what does the term 'chaining' refer to?
Linking behaviors together to form a complex behavior sequence
ExplanationChaining connects behaviors into intricate sequences.
#14
What is the purpose of a preference assessment in behavior analysis?
To identify preferred reinforcers for an individual
ExplanationPreference assessment finds what stimuli reinforce behaviors.
#15
What is the difference between positive punishment and negative punishment?
Positive punishment adds a stimulus, while negative punishment removes a stimulus
ExplanationPositive punishment adds, negative punishment removes stimuli.