#1
What is the primary goal of Behavioral Modification Systems?
To alter behavior through conditioning
ExplanationAlter behavior through conditioning.
#2
What is the term for the process of gradually reducing reinforcement to extinguish a behavior in Behavioral Modification?
Extinction
ExplanationGradually reducing reinforcement to extinguish behavior.
#3
What is the concept of 'stimulus discrimination' in Behavioral Modification?
Responding differently to similar stimuli
ExplanationResponding differently to similar stimuli.
#4
Which theorist is associated with the concept of classical conditioning in Behavioral Modification?
Ivan Pavlov
ExplanationIvan Pavlov is associated with classical conditioning.
#5
Which of the following is an example of a conditioned reinforcer?
Money
ExplanationMoney is an example of a conditioned reinforcer.
#6
In the context of Behavioral Modification, what does the term 'positive reinforcement' refer to?
Rewarding desired behavior
ExplanationRewarding desired behavior.
#7
Which psychologist is known for the development of operant conditioning, a key concept in Behavioral Modification?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationB.F. Skinner developed operant conditioning.
#8
Which type of reinforcement involves the removal of an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?
Negative reinforcement
ExplanationRemoval of aversive stimulus to increase behavior likelihood.
#9
What is the term for the phenomenon where a behavior that is reinforced in one setting does not persist in another setting?
Generalization
ExplanationBehavior reinforced in one setting not persisting in another.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?
Food
ExplanationFood is an example of a primary reinforcer.
#11
What is the purpose of a behavior contract in Behavioral Modification?
To specify the consequences for behavior
ExplanationSpecify consequences for behavior with a behavior contract.
#12
What is a 'token economy' in the context of Behavioral Modification?
A system of exchange using symbolic tokens for desired behaviors
ExplanationA system using symbolic tokens for desired behaviors.
#13
Which of the following is an example of 'shaping' in Behavioral Modification?
Rewarding a behavior that is gradually closer to the desired behavior
ExplanationRewarding behavior gradually closer to desired behavior.
#14
In the context of Behavioral Modification, what does the acronym ABC stand for?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
ExplanationAntecedent, Behavior, Consequence.
#15
What is the primary focus of the behaviorist approach in psychology?
Studying observable behavior
ExplanationStudying observable behavior.
#16
Which type of reinforcement occurs when a behavior is reinforced only after a specific number of responses?
Fixed-ratio reinforcement
ExplanationBehavior reinforced after specific number of responses is fixed-ratio reinforcement.
#17
What is the term for the process of reinforcing a behavior to prevent its extinction, even if the behavior is not currently occurring?
Maintenance
ExplanationReinforcing behavior to prevent extinction, even if not occurring, is maintenance.