#1
What is behavior shaping?
A technique to reinforce successive approximations of a target behavior
ExplanationReinforcing steps leading to desired behavior.
#2
What is an example of positive reinforcement?
Adding a stimulus to increase a behavior
ExplanationIncreasing behavior by adding stimuli.
#3
Which reinforcement schedule provides reinforcement after a fixed number of responses?
Fixed Ratio
ExplanationReinforcement after a set number of responses.
#4
What is an example of negative reinforcement?
Removing a stimulus to increase a behavior
ExplanationIncreasing behavior by removing stimuli.
#5
Which term refers to breaking down a complex behavior into smaller, manageable components?
Task analysis
ExplanationDeconstructing behavior into manageable parts.
#6
Which of the following schedules of reinforcement provides reinforcement after an unpredictable number of responses?
Variable Ratio
ExplanationReinforcement after random responses.
#7
What is the term for gradually reducing the frequency or intensity of a behavior by removing the reinforcement that follows it?
Extinction
ExplanationDecreasing behavior by removing reinforcement.
#8
Which principle of behavior shaping involves reinforcing behaviors that are increasingly similar to the target behavior?
Successive Approximations
ExplanationRewarding behavior close to target.
#9
In behavior shaping, what is the purpose of a 'shaping plan'?
To guide the reinforcement of successive approximations toward the target behavior
ExplanationDirecting steps toward desired behavior.
#10
What is an example of shaping in everyday life?
Rewarding a dog with a treat for learning a new trick
ExplanationTraining step-by-step with rewards.
#11
What is an example of positive punishment?
Giving a child a timeout for misbehaving
ExplanationPunishing to decrease behavior.
#12
What is an example of negative punishment?
Taking away a toy for hitting a sibling
ExplanationPunishing by removing a desirable item.