#1
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement in behavioral instruction?
Giving a sticker for completing homework
ExplanationRewarding a behavior to increase its occurrence.
#2
What is the primary focus of behavioral instruction?
Changing observable behaviors
ExplanationModifying actions for behavioral improvement.
#3
What is the main objective of behavioral instruction?
Altering observable behaviors
ExplanationChanging actions for improved outcomes.
#4
What is shaping in behavioral instruction?
Gradually reinforcing behaviors that approximate the desired behavior
ExplanationReinforcing small steps toward a target behavior.
#5
Which term describes the process of gradually reducing the frequency or strength of a response by consistently pairing it with an undesirable stimulus?
Extinction
ExplanationDiminishing behavior by removing reinforcement.
#6
What is an antecedent in the context of behavioral instruction?
A behavior that occurs before the target behavior
ExplanationEvents triggering the behavior of interest.
#7
What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) in behavioral instruction?
To identify the function of a behavior
ExplanationUnderstanding why a behavior occurs.
#8
Which of the following is an example of a prompt in behavioral instruction?
Providing a cue or hint to guide behavior
ExplanationAssisting behavior with hints or cues.
#9
What is the primary goal of behavior modification techniques?
To replace undesirable behaviors with desirable ones
ExplanationAchieving positive behavior changes.
#10
In behavioral instruction, what does the acronym ABC stand for?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
ExplanationAnalyzing events before, during, and after a behavior.
#11
Which of the following is NOT a principle of behaviorism?
Cognitive restructuring
ExplanationMental processes, not behavior modification.
#12
What is the difference between negative reinforcement and punishment?
Negative reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus, while punishment involves adding one
ExplanationRemoving or adding stimuli to modify behavior.
#13
Which of the following is an example of an extinction burst?
An increase in the intensity of a behavior when it's no longer reinforced
ExplanationTemporary surge in behavior when reinforcement stops.
#14
What is the primary difference between continuous reinforcement and intermittent reinforcement?
Continuous reinforcement provides reinforcement for every instance of the behavior, while intermittent reinforcement only provides reinforcement sometimes
ExplanationConsistent vs. occasional reinforcement.
#15
In behavioral instruction, what is meant by the term 'response cost'?
The removal of a positive reinforcer contingent upon an undesirable behavior
ExplanationLosing a reward due to unwanted behavior.