#1
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement in behavior modification?
Giving a sticker to a student for completing their homework
ExplanationRewarding desired behavior to increase its likelihood of recurring
#2
What does the acronym ABC stand for in the context of behavior modification?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
ExplanationThe three components of behavior analysis
#3
What is the primary goal of behavior modification techniques?
To change behaviors that are causing problems
ExplanationAlter problematic behaviors to achieve desired outcomes
#4
Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?
Food
ExplanationInnately satisfying stimuli like food or water
#5
Which behavior modification technique involves gradually exposing an individual to feared stimuli in a controlled environment?
Systematic desensitization
ExplanationGradual exposure to feared stimuli to reduce anxiety
#6
What is the term for removing an undesirable stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior occurring again?
Negative reinforcement
ExplanationIncreasing behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus
#7
Which of the following is an example of a token economy system?
Allowing a student to earn points for good behavior that can be exchanged for rewards
ExplanationUsing tokens as reinforcement in a structured system
#8
Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
Removing a teenager's driving privileges for breaking curfew
ExplanationDecreasing behavior by removing a pleasant stimulus
#9
What is the term for presenting an aversive stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior occurring again?
Positive punishment
ExplanationDecreasing behavior by adding an unpleasant stimulus
#10
In behavior modification, what is shaping?
Rewarding behaviors that are increasingly similar to the desired behavior
ExplanationReinforcing successive approximations toward a target behavior
#11
Which behavior modification technique involves breaking down a complex behavior into smaller, manageable steps?
Chaining
ExplanationDividing complex behaviors into simpler ones for learning
#12
In behavior modification, what does the term 'satiation' refer to?
The process of repeatedly presenting a reinforcer until it loses its effectiveness
ExplanationDecreasing the reinforcing value of a stimulus through overuse