#1
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Removing a privilege after a child misbehaves
Giving praise for completing a task
Ignoring a child's tantrum
Assigning extra homework as punishment
#2
Which instructional technique involves providing a model for learners to observe and imitate?
Mnemonic devices
Prompting
Modeling
Shaping
#3
Which of the following is NOT a principle of behavior analysis?
Reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
Isolation
#4
Which of the following is a key component of effective behavior management?
Inconsistency
Positive reinforcement
Random consequences
Lack of communication
#5
What is the purpose of a token economy system?
To reward desired behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for privileges or rewards
To punish unwanted behaviors with physical restraints
To isolate a student from the rest of the class
To ignore unwanted behaviors until they stop
#6
In behavior analysis, what does the acronym ABC stand for?
Always Be Consistent
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Applied Behavior Classification
Action Before Consequence
#7
Which of the following is an example of shaping in behavior analysis?
Punishing a behavior to decrease its frequency
Reinforcing only the final desired behavior
Ignoring all behaviors except the one desired
Gradually reinforcing closer and closer approximations of the desired behavior
#8
What is the term for the process of breaking down complex skills into smaller, manageable components?
Task analysis
Behavior segmentation
Complexity reduction
Skill deconstruction
#9
In the context of behavior analysis, what does the term 'chaining' refer to?
Linking behaviors together to form a sequence
Restraining a student to prevent disruptive behavior
Breaking down complex behaviors into smaller steps
Using rewards to encourage desired behavior
#10
What is the primary focus of applied behavior analysis (ABA)?
Exploring the subconscious mind
Understanding cultural influences on behavior
Changing behavior in meaningful ways through techniques based on learning principles
Analyzing historical events and their impact on behavior
#11
What is fading in the context of instructional techniques?
Increasing the intensity of a consequence to reinforce behavior
Gradually reducing prompts or assistance to promote independent performance
Removing reinforcement after a behavior occurs
Transitioning from punishment to reinforcement for a behavior
#12
Which of the following is an example of a naturalistic teaching strategy?
Using flashcards to teach vocabulary
Following a child's lead during play to teach language skills
Implementing a token economy system
Conducting discrete trial training in a structured setting
#13
What is the term for the process of gradually reducing reinforcement for a behavior that has been previously reinforced?
Reinforcement decay
Extinction burst
Fading
Thinning
#14
Which of the following is an example of a negative punishment?
Giving a child a toy for completing their chores
Ignoring a child's whining
Taking away a teenager's phone for breaking curfew
Allowing a student to leave the classroom early for good behavior