#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
What is the primary goal of behavior modification?
To change or eliminate unwanted behaviors
ExplanationBehavior modification aims to alter or remove unwanted behaviors.
#7
What is the term for a type of learning where behavior is influenced by its consequences?
Operant conditioning
ExplanationOperant conditioning influences behavior through consequences.
#8
Which of the following is a primary focus of behavior analysis?
Observable behavior
ExplanationBehavior analysis primarily focuses on observable behavior.
#9
Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
Removing a privilege
ExplanationNegative punishment involves removing a privilege.
#10
In operant conditioning, what is negative reinforcement?
Removing something unpleasant to increase a behavior
ExplanationNegative reinforcement removes unpleasant stimulus to boost behavior.
#11
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.
#12
What is a function of punishment in behavior modification?
To decrease the likelihood of a behavior
ExplanationPunishment decreases behavior likelihood.
#13
Which of the following is an example of a positive punishment?
Giving a time-out
ExplanationPositive punishment adds an unpleasant stimulus.
#14
What is the role of antecedents in behavior analysis?
They precede the behavior and trigger it
ExplanationAntecedents precede and trigger behavior.
#15
What is a limitation of punishment as a behavior modification technique?
It may lead to negative emotional consequences
ExplanationPunishment can cause negative emotional effects.
#16
What is the term for behavior that occurs automatically, without being learned or taught?
Instinctive behavior
ExplanationInstinctive behavior occurs naturally.
#17
Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?
Removing a privilege
ExplanationNegative reinforcement removes a privilege.
#18
What is a limitation of using punishment as a behavior modification technique?
It may only temporarily suppress behavior
ExplanationPunishment may only temporarily suppress behavior.
#19
What is the term used in behavior analysis to describe a situation where a behavior returns after it has been previously extinguished?
Spontaneous recovery
ExplanationSpontaneous recovery is behavior recurrence after extinction.
#20
Which of the following is an example of a conditioned reinforcer?
Money
ExplanationMoney is a conditioned reinforcer.
#21
What does shaping involve in behavior modification?
Gradually reinforcing behaviors that are closer to the desired behavior
ExplanationShaping involves reinforcing behaviors closer to desired ones.
#22
What is the term for a reinforcement schedule where reinforcement is delivered after a fixed number of responses?
Fixed ratio
ExplanationFixed ratio reinforcement schedule delivers reinforcement after a set number of responses.
#23
What is a disadvantage of using punishment in behavior modification?
It may lead to negative emotional consequences
ExplanationPunishment in behavior modification may cause negative emotional effects.
#24
What is the term for reinforcing successive approximations of a desired behavior until the desired behavior is reached?
Shaping
ExplanationShaping reinforces steps toward desired behavior.
#25
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.