Principles of Behavioral Reinforcement Quiz

Test your knowledge on behavioral reinforcement with questions on reinforcement types, schedules, and principles. Dive into the world of operant conditioning.

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Which type of reinforcement involves adding something pleasant to increase the likelihood of a behavior?

Positive reinforcement

Negative reinforcement

Punishment

Extinction

What is an example of negative reinforcement?

Giving a reward for completing chores

Taking away a child's toy to stop misbehavior

Scolding a pet for making a mess

Ignoring a student's disruptive behavior

Which reinforcement schedule reinforces a behavior after a specific number of occurrences?

Fixed-ratio schedule

Variable-ratio schedule

Fixed-interval schedule

Variable-interval schedule

What is an example of a variable-interval reinforcement schedule?

Receiving a paycheck every two weeks

Winning a prize after every fifth attempt

Checking email throughout the day for important messages

Getting a bonus for completing a project before the deadline

Which of the following is an example of shaping in behavioral reinforcement?

Giving a treat to a dog for sitting on command

Punishing a child for not completing homework

Ignoring a student's disruptive behavior in class

Rewarding a child for good grades at the end of the semester

In operant conditioning, what does the term 'discriminative stimulus' refer to?

A stimulus that decreases the likelihood of a behavior

A stimulus that signals when a behavior will be reinforced

A reinforcement schedule based on a fixed number of responses

A reinforcement schedule based on a varying number of responses

What is the Premack principle?

The tendency of a response to be repeated or inhibited by the consequences that follow it

The idea that a high-probability behavior can reinforce a low-probability behavior

The diminishing effect of a reinforcer when it occurs too frequently

The process of gradually reducing the frequency or intensity of a behavior by removing reinforcement

What is the difference between positive reinforcement and negative reinforcement?

Positive reinforcement adds a stimulus to increase behavior, while negative reinforcement removes a stimulus to increase behavior

Positive reinforcement adds a stimulus to decrease behavior, while negative reinforcement removes a stimulus to decrease behavior

Positive reinforcement removes a stimulus to increase behavior, while negative reinforcement adds a stimulus to increase behavior

Positive reinforcement removes a stimulus to decrease behavior, while negative reinforcement adds a stimulus to decrease behavior

What is a primary reinforcer?

A reinforcer that naturally satisfies a biological need or desire

A reinforcer that requires training to be effective

A reinforcer that is only effective in specific situations

A reinforcer that is ineffective in shaping behavior

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Which reinforcement schedule produces the highest resistance to extinction?