#1
Which of the following is an example of a motivating operation?
A hungry person walking past a bakery
ExplanationIt increases the value of obtaining food.
#2
Which term refers to the process of decreasing the reinforcing value of a stimulus?
Punishment
ExplanationIt reduces the likelihood of a behavior recurring.
#3
In behavior analysis, what does the term 'MO' stand for?
Motivating Operation
ExplanationIt influences the effectiveness of reinforcers or punishers.
#4
What does EO stand for in the context of behavior analysis?
Establishing Operation
ExplanationIt increases the reinforcing effectiveness of stimuli.
#5
Which of the following best describes a motivating operation?
It temporarily alters the value of a reinforcer
ExplanationIt changes the effectiveness of reinforcers or punishers temporarily.
#6
Which term refers to a motivating operation that decreases the reinforcing effectiveness of a stimulus?
Abolishing Operation (AO)
ExplanationIt reduces the value of obtaining reinforcers.
#7
What is a characteristic of unconditioned motivating operations (UMOs)?
They are biologically determined.
ExplanationThey are instinctual and not learned.
#8
Which of the following is NOT an example of a motivating operation?
Exercising regularly
ExplanationIt doesn't directly alter the value of reinforcers or punishers.
#9
What is the term used to describe a motivating operation that increases the reinforcing effectiveness of a stimulus?
Establishing Operation (EO)
ExplanationIt amplifies the value of obtaining reinforcers.
#10
What is the difference between an establishing operation (EO) and an abolishing operation (AO)?
EO increases reinforcement value, while AO decreases reinforcement value
ExplanationEO enhances the value of reinforcers, whereas AO reduces it.
#11
In behavior analysis, what is the primary function of a motivating operation?
To alter the value of reinforcers or punishers
ExplanationIt changes the effectiveness of reinforcers or punishers.
#12
What is the term for a motivating operation that decreases the value of a reinforcer or increases the value of a punisher, making behavior that produces that reinforcer or punisher less likely?
Abolishing Operation (AO)
ExplanationIt diminishes the value of obtaining reinforcers.
#13
What is the term for a motivating operation that increases the value of a reinforcer or decreases the value of a punisher, making behavior that produces that reinforcer or punisher more likely?
Establishing Operation (EO)
ExplanationIt enhances the value of obtaining reinforcers.
#14
What is the term for a motivating operation that has been altered by learning history and experiences?
Conditioned motivating operation
ExplanationIt's influenced by past associations and experiences.
#15
What is the term for a motivating operation that has not been altered by learning history and experiences?
Unconditioned motivating operation
ExplanationIt's instinctual and not influenced by past experiences.