Behavioral Intervention Techniques Quiz

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What is a primary goal of behavioral intervention techniques?

To promote mental health

To enhance physical fitness

To increase academic knowledge

To control and modify behavior

What role does reinforcement play in the operant conditioning paradigm?

Decreases the likelihood of a behavior

Increases the likelihood of a behavior

Has no effect on behavior

Only applies to innate behaviors

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

Ignoring unwanted behavior

Giving a reward for desired behavior

Punishing undesirable actions

Isolating an individual

In the context of behavioral interventions, what does the term 'extinction' refer to?

Introducing a new behavior

Eliminating a previously reinforced behavior

Enhancing innate instincts

Encouraging social interaction

What is the main principle behind token economy as a behavioral intervention technique?

Punishing unwanted behaviors

Providing tangible rewards for positive behaviors

Ignoring undesirable actions

Encouraging self-reflection

What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) in behavioral interventions?

To promote abstract thinking

To identify the function of a behavior

To assess physical fitness

To administer rewards for positive actions

Which term describes the process of gradually reducing the intensity or frequency of a reinforcement to eliminate a behavior?

Desensitization

Habituation

Fading

Overcorrection

In the context of behavior modification, what does the term 'prompting' refer to?

Delivering consequences for behavior

Providing cues or assistance to initiate a behavior

Punishing unwanted behaviors

Ignoring undesirable actions

What is a characteristic of the ABC model in behavioral analysis?

Altruism, Behavior, Cognition

Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence

Attention, Behavior, Control

Analysis, Behavior, Correction

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Which behavioral intervention technique focuses on replacing undesirable behaviors with more desirable ones?

Punishment

Extinction

Functional Communication Training

Token Economy

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In behavior modification, what does the term 'shaping' refer to?

Gradually reinforcing closer approximations to a target behavior

Quickly eliminating unwanted behaviors

Punishing aggressive actions

Encouraging social isolation

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Which of the following is a key component of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

Operant conditioning

Positive reinforcement

Cognitive restructuring

Extinction

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What is a key consideration when implementing a behavior intervention plan (BIP) for individuals with challenging behaviors?

Providing punishment exclusively

Individualization and assessment

Ignoring the behavior

Implementing interventions without consent

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Which behavioral intervention technique involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?

Positive punishment

Negative punishment