Behavior Modification Techniques in Communication Quiz

Test your knowledge on behavior mod. techniques in communication with questions on reinforcement, ABC model, desensitization & more.

#1

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement in communication?

Ignoring a disruptive behavior
Expressing disapproval for a behavior
Giving praise for completing a task
Imposing a penalty for a mistake
#2

In communication, what does the acronym 'ABC' stand for in the context of behavior modification?

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Action, Behavior, Consequence
Attitude, Behavior, Control
Adaptation, Behavior, Communication
#3

What is the term for using a pleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a desired behavior?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
#4

Which behavior modification technique involves gradually exposing an individual to a feared stimulus to reduce their fear or anxiety?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Systematic desensitization
Punishment
#5

What is the term for the process of breaking down a desired behavior into smaller, manageable steps to facilitate learning?

Generalization
Chaining
Extinction
Discrimination
#6

Which behavior modification technique involves removing a reinforcing stimulus to decrease the frequency of a behavior?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
#7

In behavior modification, what is the process of weakening a behavior by associating it with a negative consequence called?

Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Punishment
Extinction
#8

Which of the following is NOT a component of effective communication in behavior modification?

Active listening
Empathy
Manipulation
Feedback
#9

Which behavior modification technique involves reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior until the final behavior is achieved?

Shaping
Modeling
Generalization
Discrimination
#10

Which of the following is a characteristic of behavior modification techniques?

Primarily focused on cognitive restructuring
Emphasis on understanding underlying motives
Based on principles of operant conditioning
Relying solely on verbal communication

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