Principles of Behavior Analysis Quiz

Behavior Analysis focuses on analyzing and modifying behavior to understand and change human or animal actions.

In the ABC model, 'B' represents the observed 'Behavior' that is being analyzed in the context of antecedents and consequences.

'Positive punishment' involves presenting an aversive stimulus after a behavior, leading to a decrease in the occurrence of that behavior.

Electric shock is an example of a negative reinforcer in Behavior Analysis, as its removal reinforces the preceding behavior.

'Fixed ratio' reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing a behavior after a fixed number of responses, promoting consistent performance.

In Behavior Analysis, 'antecedent' refers to events that precede a behavior, influencing its occurrence.

The primary goal of positive reinforcement in behavior modification is to increase the likelihood of a behavior by providing a favorable consequence.

'Negative punishment' in Behavior Analysis is the removal of a stimulus after a behavior, leading to a decrease in the behavior's likelihood.

Money is an example of a conditioned reinforcer in Behavior Analysis, as its value is learned through association with other reinforcers.

Taking away a teenager's phone for breaking curfew is an example of negative punishment in Behavior Analysis.

'Extinction' in Behavior Analysis refers to the gradual decrease in a behavior when reinforcement is withheld, leading to its reduction.

'Shaping' in Behavior Analysis involves reinforcing gradual steps or approximations towards a target behavior.

'Task analysis' in Behavior Analysis involves teaching a behavior by breaking it down into smaller, manageable units.

'Automatic reinforcement' in Behavior Analysis refers to a behavior that naturally leads to its own reinforcement or punishment.

'Fixed interval' reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing a behavior after a fixed time period has passed since the last reinforcement.