#1
What is behavioral extinction?
The reinforcement of a behavior
The spontaneous recovery of a behavior
The decrease in frequency or disappearance of a previously reinforced behavior
The introduction of a new behavior through shaping
#2
Which of the following is an example of behavioral extinction?
Giving a reward for completing a task
Ignoring a child's tantrum until it stops
Punishing a dog for chewing furniture
Using positive reinforcement to train a dog to sit
#3
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavioral extinction?
The behavior decreases in frequency or disappears
The behavior is punished
The behavior was previously reinforced
The behavior is no longer reinforced
#4
What is one potential consequence of incorrectly implementing behavioral extinction?
The behavior being targeted for extinction may become more persistent
The behavior will immediately disappear
The behavior will become less frequent
The behavior will be reinforced
#5
What is the primary goal of using behavioral extinction?
To reinforce a behavior
To decrease the frequency of a behavior
To increase the intensity of a behavior
To teach a new behavior
#6
In the context of behavioral extinction, what is the term 'extinction burst' referring to?
A sudden decrease in the frequency of a behavior
An increase in the intensity of the behavior before it decreases
The spontaneous recovery of a behavior after it has diminished
The reinforcement of an alternative behavior
#7
Which of the following is a challenge associated with implementing behavioral extinction?
It can reinforce the unwanted behavior
It often leads to immediate behavior change
It is ineffective in modifying behavior
It always results in aggressive reactions
#8
What is a common strategy to prevent extinction bursts?
Gradually decreasing the reinforcement schedule
Immediately removing all reinforcement
Increasing the intensity of punishment
Ignoring the behavior completely
#9
In the context of operant conditioning, what is the term for the reoccurrence of a previously extinguished behavior?
Spontaneous recovery
Extinction burst
Generalization
Discrimination
#10
What is the term used to describe the behavior increasing in intensity or frequency when reinforcement is withheld during extinction?
Recovery spike
Extinction burst
Behavioral resurgence
Spontaneous recovery
#11
What is an example of spontaneous recovery in the context of behavioral extinction?
A previously extinguished behavior reappears after a period of time without reinforcement
The immediate reduction in the frequency of a behavior
A sudden increase in the intensity of a behavior before it decreases
The reinforcement of an alternative behavior
#12
How does extinction differ from punishment?
Extinction involves removing a reinforcer, while punishment involves adding an aversive stimulus
Extinction involves adding a reinforcer, while punishment involves removing a reinforcer
Extinction is only effective for increasing behavior, while punishment is only effective for decreasing behavior
Extinction and punishment are essentially the same
#13
What term is used to describe the occurrence of a previously extinguished behavior in a different context or setting?
Discrimination
Spontaneous recovery
Generalization
Reinforcement
#14
How can you differentiate between spontaneous recovery and resurgence in behavioral extinction?
Spontaneous recovery occurs after a delay, while resurgence occurs immediately.
Spontaneous recovery occurs in a different context, while resurgence occurs in the same context.
Spontaneous recovery involves the reappearance of the original behavior, while resurgence involves the emergence of a new behavior.
Spontaneous recovery occurs in the same context, while resurgence occurs after a delay.
#15
What is an example of a practical application of behavioral extinction in education?
Giving rewards for good behavior
Punishing students for bad behavior
Ignoring disruptive behavior until it stops
Using positive reinforcement to teach new skills