Exam 6: Punishment

Nikki interrupts her parents when they are talking and her parents scold her and explain why interrupting is rude.As a result, Nikki continues to interrupt her parents when they are talking.This is an example of:

TFFor punishment to be most effective, the consequences must follow the behavior immediately.

TFNegative punishment involves the delivery of a negative stimulus following the behavior.

Extreme cold and extreme levels of auditory stimulation are examples of:

Zach comes home past his curfew and is yelled at by his parents.If, as a result of being yelled at, Zach never comes home late again it would be an example of ____________.

TFThe behavior modification definition of punishment can be quite different than a nonprofessional definition of punishment.

Which of the following is NOT a problem with using punishment in behavior modification?

If a behavior occurs and it is immediately followed by a consequence that makes the behavior less likely to occur in the future it is called:

The removal of a stimulus following the behavior that influences the future probability of the behavior is a process that is either ____________ or ____________.

Individual differences in the effectiveness of punishment refers to the fact that:

In order for punishment to be effective, the consequence should follow the behavior closely in time.This factor is referred to as:

Punishment is defined as_______________.

Punishment can be defined by whether the consequence appears unfavorable or unpleasant.

TFThe word "no" is an unconditioned punisher for most people.

Define punishment.

A conditioned punisher is______________.

Describe the difference between negative punishment and extinction.

Punishment by withdrawal is another name for _______________ punishment.

TFPunishment is a process that decreases or weakens a behavior.

A consequence can be considered a punisher if the: