#1
Which of the following is a key principle of behavior modification?
Reinforcement
ExplanationUsing rewards or consequences to strengthen or weaken behaviors.
#2
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Giving a child candy for completing homework
ExplanationIncreasing a behavior by adding a desirable stimulus after it occurs.
#3
What does the acronym ABC stand for in behavior modification?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
ExplanationThe components of a behavior sequence: what happens before, during, and after a behavior.
#4
What is an example of a behavior modification technique used to decrease undesirable behavior?
Punishment
ExplanationAdding an aversive consequence to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.
#5
In behavior modification, what does the term 'chaining' refer to?
Linking together a series of behaviors to form a more complex behavior
ExplanationTeaching a complex behavior by breaking it down into smaller, manageable steps.
#6
Which term describes the process of gradually reducing reinforcement to extinguish a behavior?
Fading
ExplanationGradually decreasing the frequency or strength of a stimulus to eliminate a behavior.
#7
In behavior modification, what does extinction refer to?
Decreasing a behavior by removing reinforcement
ExplanationThe gradual decrease of a behavior due to the absence of reinforcement.
#8
What is shaping in behavior modification?
Rewarding a behavior that is progressively closer to the desired behavior
ExplanationReinforcing successive approximations towards a target behavior.
#9
Which theorist is associated with operant conditioning?
B.F. Skinner
ExplanationA psychologist known for his work on behaviorism and operant conditioning.
#10
Which type of reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?
Negative reinforcement
ExplanationIncreasing a behavior by removing an unpleasant stimulus after it occurs.
#11
What is the primary goal of behavior modification?
To improve behavior through systematic intervention
ExplanationUsing techniques to change behavior in a targeted and measurable way.
#12
Which of the following is an example of an antecedent in behavior modification?
A teacher giving praise for good behavior
ExplanationThe stimulus or event that precedes a behavior.
#13
What is the concept of generalization in behavior modification?
The tendency for a behavior to occur in situations similar to the one in which it was reinforced
ExplanationThe spread of learned behavior to similar situations.
#14
Which of the following schedules of reinforcement is associated with the highest rate of responding?
Variable-ratio schedule
ExplanationReinforcement delivered after an unpredictable number of responses, resulting in high response rates.
#15
What is a potential ethical concern associated with behavior modification techniques?
Manipulation of behavior without informed consent
ExplanationChanging behavior without the individual's understanding or agreement.
#16
What is a potential drawback of using punishment in behavior modification?
It may result in increased aggression
ExplanationPunishment may lead to negative emotional responses and aggressive behaviors.
#17
What is the process called when a conditioned response reappears after a period of extinction?
Spontaneous recovery
ExplanationThe sudden reappearance of a previously extinguished response.