Behavioral Intervention Strategies Quiz

Test your knowledge on behavioral modification with questions on reinforcement, punishment, shaping, and more in this behavioral intervention strategies quiz.

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Which of the following is NOT a key component of behavioral intervention strategies?

Antecedents

Consequences

Inferences

Behaviors

Which of the following is an example of a positive reinforcement?

Adding extra chores for not completing homework

Taking away TV time for talking back

Giving a sticker for completing chores

Ignoring tantrums during shopping

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

Giving a reward for completing a task

Adding extra work for not following instructions

Taking away a chore for finishing homework

Ignoring a child's tantrum

What is a common strategy used to reduce aggression and promote social skills in children?

Timeouts

Punishment

Positive reinforcement

Social skills training

Which of the following is an example of a punishment?

Providing praise for completing a task

Removing a privilege for misbehavior

Ignoring disruptive behavior

Giving a reward for staying quiet

Which of the following is a characteristic of effective behavioral intervention strategies?

Relying solely on punishment to change behavior

Ignoring the antecedents of behavior

Consistency and predictability in applying consequences

Providing reinforcement only for desired behaviors

Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-defined target behavior?

Subjective and vague

Measurable and observable

Abstract and theoretical

Dependent on external factors

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

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

Action, Behavior, Control

Activation, Behavior, Constraint

Anticipation, Behavior, Cognition

What does 'extinction' refer to in behavioral intervention strategies?

Increasing the frequency of a behavior

Decreasing the frequency of a behavior by removing reinforcement

Introducing a new behavior

Maintaining a behavior without reinforcement

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Which of the following is an example of a token economy?

Giving a timeout for misbehavior

Providing a sticker for completing tasks, which can be exchanged for privileges

Ignoring undesirable behavior

Implementing a strict punishment system

#11

What is the term used to describe gradually reducing the intensity or frequency of a stimulus?

Fading

Escalation

Sensitization

Desensitization

#12

What is 'shaping' in the context of behavior modification?

Gradually guiding behavior toward a desired target through reinforcement

Rapidly changing behavior through punishment

Ignoring undesirable behavior

Providing immediate reinforcement for any behavior

#13

In behavior modification, what does the acronym 'SD' stand for?

Stimulus Differentiation

Stimulus Deprivation

Stimulus Detachment

Stimulus Disruption

#14

What is the term for a behavior that occurs less frequently over time due to a lack of reinforcement?

Intermittent behavior

Spontaneous recovery

Extinction

Resistance

#15

What is the primary goal of behavioral intervention strategies?

To punish undesirable behavior

To understand the underlying psychological issues

To eliminate undesirable behavior and promote desirable behavior

To analyze the genetic factors influencing behavior