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Principles of Behavior Modification Quiz

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What is the primary goal of behavior modification?

To change behavior in a desired direction

Explanation

Altering behavior positively.

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

Giving praise for completing a task

Explanation

Rewarding desired behavior.

In behavior modification, what does 'extinction' refer to?

Decrease in the frequency of a behavior when reinforcement is no longer given

Explanation

Behavior reduction due to lack of reinforcement.

What is the term for breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, manageable components?

Task analysis

Explanation

Decomposition of behaviors.

What is the term for the reappearance of a previously extinguished behavior?

Spontaneous recovery

Explanation

Resurgence of extinguished behavior.

Which of the following is an example of a conditioned stimulus?

The smell of food

Explanation

Stimulus associated with a response through conditioning.

Which of the following is NOT a primary reinforcer?

Social approval

Explanation

Non-physical reinforcement.

Which of the following is an example of shaping in behavior modification?

Gradually reinforcing behaviors that are closer and closer to the desired behavior

Explanation

Step-by-step reinforcement towards a goal behavior.

What is the term for the process of reinforcing behaviors that are increasingly similar to the desired behavior?

Successive approximations

Explanation

Strengthening behaviors close to the target.

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In behavior modification, what does the term 'chaining' refer to?

Linking together a sequence of behaviors to form a complex behavior

Explanation

Connecting behaviors to create a sequence.

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What is the term for the weakening of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus?

Extinction

Explanation

Diminishing conditioned response.

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Which of the following best describes the Premack principle?

Behaviors that are intrinsically enjoyable will be used to reinforce behaviors that are less enjoyable

Explanation

Leveraging enjoyable behaviors for reinforcement.

Principles of Behavior Modification Quiz

What is the primary goal of behavior modification?

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?

In behavior modification, what does 'extinction' refer to?

What is the term for breaking down complex behaviors into smaller, manageable components?

What is the term for the reappearance of a previously extinguished behavior?

Which of the following is an example of a conditioned stimulus?

Which of the following is NOT a primary reinforcer?

Which of the following is an example of shaping in behavior modification?

What is the term for the process of reinforcing behaviors that are increasingly similar to the desired behavior?

In behavior modification, what does the term 'chaining' refer to?

What is the term for the weakening of a conditioned response when the conditioned stimulus is presented without the unconditioned stimulus?

Which of the following best describes the Premack principle?

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