#1
Which of the following is a positive reinforcement in behavior modification?
Punishment
Extinction
Reward
Timeout
#2
What is the primary goal of behavior modification?
To analyze unconscious thoughts
To explore childhood experiences
To change and improve behavior
To understand personality traits
#3
What is the term for the process of reinforcing behaviors that are increasingly similar to the desired behavior?
Extinction
Shaping
Token economy
Generalization
#4
What is the term for the process of eliminating or weakening an undesirable behavior by withdrawing reinforcement?
Extinction
Shaping
Token economy
Generalization
#5
Which of the following is an example of a discriminative stimulus in behavior modification?
A neutral object
A cue that signals when a behavior will be reinforced or punished
A reinforcer
An aversive stimulus
#6
In behavior modification, what does the term 'shaping' refer to?
Punishing undesirable behavior
Gradually molding and reinforcing behaviors to reach a desired behavior
Ignoring undesirable behavior
Applying immediate consequences to behavior
#7
Which type of reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
#8
Which reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after a fixed number of responses?
Fixed Ratio
Variable Ratio
Fixed Interval
Variable Interval
#9
What is the purpose of a time-out in behavior modification?
To reward desirable behavior
To ignore undesirable behavior
To reinforce undesirable behavior
To punish undesirable behavior by removing the individual from the reinforcing environment
#10
Which of the following is an example of a secondary reinforcer in behavior modification?
#11
What is the primary focus of contingency management in behavior modification?
Analyzing unconscious thoughts
Understanding personality traits
Modifying consequences contingent on behavior
Exploring childhood experiences
#12
What is the purpose of a token economy in behavior modification?
To exchange tokens for money
To reinforce desired behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for privileges or rewards
To eliminate undesirable behaviors through punishment
To directly confront and challenge maladaptive thoughts
#13
Which behavior modification technique involves breaking down a complex behavior into smaller, manageable steps and reinforcing each step?
Chaining
Flooding
Modeling
Systematic desensitization
#14
In behavior modification, what does the term 'generalization' refer to?
Applying consequences to specific behaviors
The transfer of a learned response from one situation to another similar situation
Breaking down complex behaviors into smaller steps
Ignoring undesirable behavior
#15
Which behavior modification technique involves gradually exposing an individual to a feared stimulus to reduce anxiety?
Flooding
Chaining
Systematic desensitization
Modeling
#16
In behavior modification, what is the purpose of an antecedent?
To follow a behavior
To precede a behavior
To reinforce a behavior
To ignore a behavior
#17
Which technique in behavior modification involves gradually reducing the frequency of reinforcement to maintain a behavior?
Satiation
Fading
Reinforcement
Aversive conditioning