#1
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Adding chores as punishment for misbehavior
Taking away a favorite toy for misbehavior
Giving a sticker for completing homework
Ignoring a child's tantrum
#2
Which of the following best defines the concept of reinforcement in behavior modification?
A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior
A consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior
A neutral stimulus paired with an unconditioned stimulus
A stimulus that elicits a reflexive response
#3
What does the acronym ABC stand for in the context of behavior analysis?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
Association, Behavior, Contingency
Action, Behavior, Cognition
Affect, Behavior, Consequence
#4
Which of the following is an example of a behavior modification technique known as 'time-out'?
Giving a reward for completing a task
Ignoring a child's tantrum
Removing a child from a situation for a brief period after misbehavior
Punishing a child by taking away privileges
#5
What is the term for the process of reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior until the desired behavior is achieved?
Shaping
Chaining
Generalization
Extinction
#6
Which of the following best defines the concept of punishment in behavior modification?
A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior
A consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior
A neutral stimulus paired with an unconditioned stimulus
A stimulus that elicits a reflexive response
#7
In behavior modification, what does the term 'extinction' refer to?
The reinforcement of desirable behaviors
The punishment of undesirable behaviors
The elimination of a previously reinforced behavior
The introduction of a new behavior
#8
What is the primary focus of operant conditioning?
Unconscious thoughts and desires
Environmental factors
Rewards and punishments
Inherited traits
#9
What is a shaping technique used in behavior modification?
Providing immediate consequences for behavior
Gradually reinforcing behaviors that approximate the target behavior
Punishing undesirable behaviors with a timeout
Ignoring all behaviors except the target behavior
#10
What is the term for a process in which a behavior is strengthened by the removal of an aversive stimulus?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Negative punishment
#11
Which of the following is an example of behavior modification applied in a classroom setting?
Implementing a token economy system for good behavior
Providing lectures on theoretical principles
Assigning more homework as punishment
Ignoring disruptive behavior
#12
In behavior modification, what is a discriminative stimulus?
A stimulus that elicits a reflexive response
A stimulus that indicates when a behavior will be reinforced or punished
A stimulus that triggers a conditioned response
A stimulus that is initially neutral but becomes associated with a conditioned stimulus
#13
What is the term for the process of breaking down a complex behavior into smaller, manageable components?
Modeling
Punishment
Chaining
Generalization
#14
What is the term for the tendency of a behavior to occur in the presence of stimuli similar to the original stimulus?
Generalization
Discrimination
Habituation
Extinction
#15
What is the term for the process of decreasing the frequency or strength of a behavior by removing or withholding a reinforcing stimulus?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Negative punishment
#16
What is the term for the process of reinforcing behaviors that are increasingly similar to the desired behavior?
Shaping
Chaining
Generalization
Extinction
#17
What is the term for the process of gradually exposing an individual to a feared stimulus while preventing escape or avoidance?
Flooding
Systematic desensitization
Counterconditioning
Response prevention