#1
What is a primary function of reinforcement in behavioral psychology?
To increase the likelihood of a behavior
ExplanationReinforcement increases behavior likelihood.
#2
What is the primary focus of functional behavior assessment (FBA) in behavior analysis?
Identifying antecedents and consequences of behavior
ExplanationFBA focuses on identifying behavior triggers and outcomes.
#3
In the ABC model of behavior, what does 'B' stand for?
Behavior
Explanation'B' stands for behavior in the ABC model.
#4
Which of the following is NOT a basic function of behavior?
Punishment
ExplanationPunishment is not a basic function of behavior.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a component of the ABC model of behavior analysis?
Attitude
ExplanationAttitude is not a component of the ABC model.
#6
In operant conditioning, what is negative reinforcement?
Removing something unpleasant to increase a behavior
ExplanationNegative reinforcement removes unpleasant stimulus to boost behavior.
#7
What is a characteristic of the extinction process in behaviorism?
The behavior decreases in frequency when the reinforcement stops
ExplanationExtinction causes behavior to decline when reinforcement ceases.
#8
What is a function of punishment in behavior modification?
To decrease the likelihood of a behavior
ExplanationPunishment decreases behavior likelihood.
#9
Which of the following is an example of a positive punishment?
Giving a time-out
ExplanationPositive punishment adds an unpleasant stimulus.
#10
What is the role of antecedents in behavior analysis?
They precede the behavior and trigger it
ExplanationAntecedents precede and trigger behavior.
#11
What is the Premack principle in behavioral psychology?
Using a naturally occurring high-frequency behavior to reinforce a low-frequency behavior
ExplanationPremack principle uses high-frequency behavior to reinforce low-frequency behavior.