#1
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Giving a sticker for completing chores
ExplanationRewarding a behavior to increase its likelihood of recurrence.
#2
What is the primary goal of behavior modification techniques?
To modify behavior
ExplanationAltering actions or reactions to achieve desired outcomes.
#3
What is the term for systematically rewarding successive approximations of a desired behavior?
Shaping
ExplanationGradually guiding behavior towards a target through reinforcement.
#4
In the ABC model of behavior, what does the 'C' stand for?
Consequence
ExplanationThe result or effect following a behavior.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a key component of behavior modification?
Cognitive restructuring
ExplanationAdjusting thoughts rather than behaviors.
#6
What is the term for removing a stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?
Negative reinforcement
ExplanationIncreasing a behavior by removing an undesirable stimulus.
#7
Which of the following is a characteristic of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)?
Uses objective measurement and data analysis
ExplanationUtilizes empirical data to assess and intervene in behaviors.
#8
What is the term for the process of weakening a behavior by removing the reinforcer that follows it?
Extinction
ExplanationDecreasing a behavior by eliminating its reinforcement.
#9
What is the technique called where a person learns new behaviors by observing the actions of others?
Modeling
ExplanationLearning through observation and imitation.
#10
In behavior modification, what does the acronym 'SUDS' stand for?
Subjective Units of Distress Scale
ExplanationA scale used to measure the intensity of emotional distress.
#11
Which of the following is a limitation of punishment as a behavior modification technique?
It can lead to negative emotional reactions
ExplanationMay induce fear or resentment rather than desired change.
#12
Which of the following is an example of behavior modification through the technique of flooding?
Exposing someone to their fear at maximum intensity until the fear diminishes
ExplanationConfronting fears directly to extinguish the associated anxiety.
#13
In operant conditioning, what is the term for the process of increasing the frequency of a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus?
Negative reinforcement
ExplanationStrengthening a behavior by eliminating an unpleasant consequence.
#14
In behavior therapy, what is the term for the process of breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, more manageable components?
Task analysis
ExplanationDissecting behaviors to understand and modify them effectively.