#1
What is shaping in the context of behavior modification?
Gradually reinforcing behaviors that approximate the desired behavior
ExplanationGradually reinforcing behaviors to reach desired behavior
#2
What is the primary goal of behavior modification?
To change and shape behavior in a desired direction
ExplanationChanging behavior toward desired direction
#3
What is the concept of behavior shaping based on?
Reinforcing successive approximations
ExplanationReinforcing steps toward desired behavior
#4
What is the role of a prompt in behavior modification?
To assist in initiating a behavior
ExplanationAiding behavior initiation
#5
Which reinforcement schedule involves reinforcing a behavior after a fixed amount of time has passed?
Fixed Interval
ExplanationReinforcing behavior after fixed time intervals
#6
Which term refers to the process of reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior until the target behavior is achieved?
Chaining
ExplanationReinforcing steps leading to desired behavior
#7
In behavior modification, what is the purpose of a discriminative stimulus (SD)?
To signal when a behavior will be reinforced
ExplanationIndicates when behavior will be reinforced
#8
In the context of behavior modification, what does the term 'chaining' refer to?
Breaking a behavior into smaller components and reinforcing each one
ExplanationReinforcing smaller behavior components
#9
What is the role of a reinforcer in behavior modification?
To strengthen a behavior
ExplanationStrengthens behavior
#10
In behavior modification, what does the term 'punishment' involve?
Weakening a behavior by adding a negative consequence
ExplanationDecreasing behavior by adding negative consequence
#11
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Giving a reward for good behavior
ExplanationRewarding good behavior
#12
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Removing an aversive stimulus to increase a behavior
ExplanationIncreasing behavior by removing aversive stimulus
#13
What is the concept of generalization in behavior modification?
The tendency for a behavior to occur in situations different from the one in which it was reinforced
ExplanationBehavior occurring in different situations
#14
Which term describes the process of gradually reducing the frequency of a behavior by withholding reinforcement?
Extinction
ExplanationReducing behavior frequency by withholding reinforcement
#15
In behavior modification, what is a token economy system commonly used for?
Reinforcing specific behaviors using tokens that can be exchanged for rewards
ExplanationReinforcing behaviors with tokens exchangeable for rewards
#16
What is the term for the process of weakening a conditioned response over time?
Extinction
ExplanationWeakening conditioned response over time
#17
In behavior modification, what does the term 'modeling' refer to?
Demonstrating a behavior for others to imitate
ExplanationDemonstrating behavior for imitation