#1
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Adding extra chores as a punishment
Taking away screen time as a consequence
Giving a child candy for completing their homework
Ignoring a child's tantrum
#2
What is the primary difference between reinforcement and punishment?
Reinforcement decreases the likelihood of a behavior, while punishment increases it.
Reinforcement increases the likelihood of a behavior, while punishment decreases it.
Reinforcement involves adding a stimulus, while punishment involves removing a stimulus.
Reinforcement involves removing a stimulus, while punishment involves adding a stimulus.
#3
Which type of reinforcement involves removing an aversive stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Negative punishment
#4
In operant conditioning, what is the term for reinforcing behaviors that are close to the desired behavior?
Shaping
Chaining
Modeling
Generalization
#5
Which reinforcement schedule delivers reinforcement after a fixed number of responses?
Fixed Interval
Variable Interval
Fixed Ratio
Variable Ratio
#6
Which reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses?
Fixed Interval
Variable Interval
Fixed Ratio
Variable Ratio
#7
In behavior modification, what does extinction refer to?
Punishing undesirable behaviors
Reinforcing desired behaviors
The gradual disappearance of a learned behavior when reinforcement is withheld
Shaping a behavior through successive approximations
#8
Which schedule of reinforcement is most resistant to extinction?
Fixed Interval
Variable Interval
Fixed Ratio
Variable Ratio
#9
What is the term used to describe the process of reinforcing behaviors that are increasingly similar to the desired behavior?
Generalization
Discrimination
Shaping
Extinction
#10
What is the term for a behavior that occurs more frequently when reinforced intermittently rather than continuously?
Fixed behavior
Variable behavior
Ratio behavior
Intermittent behavior
#11
Which of the following is an example of punishment by removal?
Giving a time-out
Giving a spanking
Taking away a privilege
Adding extra chores
#12
Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
Paying a fine for speeding
Taking away a child's toy for misbehavior
Giving praise for completing homework
Giving a bonus for good performance
#13
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Paying a fine for speeding
Adding a chore as a punishment
Taking away an unpleasant task after a desired behavior
Giving praise for good behavior
#14
What is the term for decreasing the frequency of a behavior by removing a pleasant stimulus?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Negative punishment
#15
Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?
Removing a chore for completing homework
Giving a reward for good behavior
Adding extra studying as a consequence of low grades
Ignoring a child's tantrum
#16
What is the term for decreasing the frequency of a behavior by presenting an unpleasant stimulus?
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Negative punishment