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Principles of Operant Conditioning and Behavior Modification Quiz

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Which psychologist is credited with developing the principles of operant conditioning?

B.F. Skinner

Explanation

B.F. Skinner developed operant conditioning.

In operant conditioning, what is a reinforcer?

Something that increases the likelihood of a behavior

Explanation

A reinforcer in operant conditioning increases behavior likelihood.

Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?

Food

Explanation

Food is an example of a primary reinforcer.

What term is used to describe the process of reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs?

Continuous reinforcement

Explanation

Continuous reinforcement reinforces behavior every time it occurs.

What term is used to describe the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response?

Extinction

Explanation

Extinction is the gradual disappearance of a conditioned response.

In behavior modification, what does shaping involve?

Reinforcing successive approximations to a desired behavior

Explanation

Shaping involves reinforcing steps towards a desired behavior.

In operant conditioning, what is the term for the reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a delay?

Spontaneous recovery

Explanation

Spontaneous recovery is the reappearance of an extinguished response.

What is the primary focus of negative reinforcement in behavior modification?

Strengthening a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus

Explanation

Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior by removing aversive stimuli.

Which schedule of reinforcement involves reinforcing a behavior after a variable number of responses?

Variable Ratio

Explanation

Variable Ratio reinforcement involves variable responses for reinforcement.

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What is the term for a process in which a previously learned behavior is weakened or extinguished due to the absence of reinforcement?

Extinction

Explanation

Extinction weakens or extinguishes a learned behavior due to lack of reinforcement.

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Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

Taking away privileges

Explanation

Taking away privileges is an example of negative punishment.

#12

What is the term for the process of teaching a complex behavior by reinforcing small steps toward the desired behavior?

Chaining

Explanation

Chaining involves reinforcing small steps toward a complex behavior.

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What is the term for a procedure in which a behavior is followed by the removal of an aversive stimulus, leading to an increased likelihood of the behavior occurring again?

Negative reinforcement

Explanation

Negative reinforcement increases behavior by removing aversive stimuli.

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In behavior modification, what does a token economy involve?

Exchanging tokens for rewards

Explanation

A token economy involves exchanging tokens for rewards in behavior modification.

#15

In behavior modification, what is the purpose of a baseline?

Recording the frequency of the target behavior before intervention

Explanation

A baseline records the frequency of the target behavior before intervention in behavior modification.

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According to operant conditioning, what is the term for the process of pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to create a conditioned response?

Classical conditioning

Explanation

Classical conditioning involves pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to create a conditioned response.

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What is the term for a situation in which a conditioned response is elicited by stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus?

Generalization

Explanation

Generalization is when a conditioned response occurs to stimuli similar to the original conditioned stimulus.

#18

Which type of reinforcement schedule is most resistant to extinction?

Variable Ratio

Explanation

Variable Ratio reinforcement schedule is most resistant to extinction.

Principles of Operant Conditioning and Behavior Modification Quiz

Which psychologist is credited with developing the principles of operant conditioning?

In operant conditioning, what is a reinforcer?

Which of the following is an example of a primary reinforcer?

What term is used to describe the process of reinforcing a behavior every time it occurs?

What term is used to describe the gradual weakening and disappearance of a conditioned response?

In behavior modification, what does shaping involve?

In operant conditioning, what is the term for the reappearance of a previously extinguished response after a delay?

What is the primary focus of negative reinforcement in behavior modification?

Which schedule of reinforcement involves reinforcing a behavior after a variable number of responses?

What is the term for a process in which a previously learned behavior is weakened or extinguished due to the absence of reinforcement?

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

What is the term for the process of teaching a complex behavior by reinforcing small steps toward the desired behavior?

What is the term for a procedure in which a behavior is followed by the removal of an aversive stimulus, leading to an increased likelihood of the behavior occurring again?

In behavior modification, what does a token economy involve?

In behavior modification, what is the purpose of a baseline?

According to operant conditioning, what is the term for the process of pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to create a conditioned response?

What is the term for a situation in which a conditioned response is elicited by stimuli that are similar to the original conditioned stimulus?

Which type of reinforcement schedule is most resistant to extinction?

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