Question 1

The principles of reinforcement and punishment are alike in that:

Accepted Answer

A)  behavior is followed by a consequence 
B)  the consequence influences future behavior 
C)  behavior is strengthened 
D)  A and B 
A)  behavior is followed by a consequence 
B)  the consequence influences future behavior 
C)  behavior is strengthened 
D)  A and B

Question 2

If a stimulus needs to be paired with an established punisher in order to function as a punisher it is referred to as a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  conditioned punisher 
B)  conditioned reinforcer 
C)  unconditioned punisher 
D)  unconditioned reinforcer 
A)  conditioned punisher 
B)  conditioned reinforcer 
C)  unconditioned punisher 
D)  unconditioned reinforcer

Question 3

Andrew was removed from class because he swore at his teacher.As a result of being removed from class activities, Andrew never swears at his teacher again.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive punishment 
B)  extinction 
C)  negative punishment 
D)  negative reinforcement 
A)  positive punishment 
B)  extinction 
C)  negative punishment 
D)  negative reinforcement

Question 4

Which procedure(s) decreases a behavior or makes it less likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  positive punishment 
B)  positive reinforcement 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  A and C 
A)  positive punishment 
B)  positive reinforcement 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  A and C

Question 5

List 4 factors that influence the effectiveness of punishment.

Accepted Answer

Four factors that influence th

Question 6

Andrew was removed from class because he swore at his teacher.As a result of being removed from class activities, Andrew continues to swear at his teacher.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive punishment 
B)  negative punishment 
C)  positive reinforcement 
D)  none of the above 
A)  positive punishment 
B)  negative punishment 
C)  positive reinforcement 
D)  none of the above

Question 7

Which of the following factors influences the effectiveness of punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  immediacy 
B)  contingency 
C)  motivating operations 
D)  all of these 
A)  immediacy 
B)  contingency 
C)  motivating operations 
D)  all of these

Question 8

Sam skips school so that he can play video games at the arcade.Sam's parents find him there and make him mow the lawn when they get home.As a result of having to mow the lawn, Sam doesn't skip school to go to the arcade anymore.Having to do something he dislikes as punisher for the problem behavior is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  extinction 
B)  negative punishment 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  the Premack Principle 
A)  extinction 
B)  negative punishment 
C)  negative reinforcement 
D)  the Premack Principle

Question 9

Nicole is caught lying to her parents and loses her driving privileges.As a result, Nicole no longer lies to her parents.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A)  positive punishment 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  negative punishment 
D)  extinction 
A)  positive punishment 
B)  negative reinforcement 
C)  negative punishment 
D)  extinction

Question 10

Which of the following can become a conditioned punisher?

Accepted Answer

A)  the word "no" 
B)  threats 
C)  facial expressions 
D)  all of these 
A)  the word "no" 
B)  threats 
C)  facial expressions 
D)  all of these

Question 11

_______________ is the process in which a stimulus is delivered following a behavior and the behavior decreases in the future.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________ is the process in which a...

Question 12

In behavior modification, if a stimulus is presented following the behavior and it influences the future probability of the behavior, the process is either ____________ or ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  negative reinforcement ; negative punishment 
B)  positive reinforcement ; positive punishment 
C)  positive reinforcement ; negative reinforcement 
D)  positive punishment ; negative punishment 
A)  negative reinforcement ; negative punishment 
B)  positive reinforcement ; positive punishment 
C)  positive reinforcement ; negative reinforcement 
D)  positive punishment ; negative punishment

Question 13

Time out is an example of punishment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Time out is an example of punishment....

Question 14

TFPositive punishment involves the removal of a positive stimulus following the behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When a punisher is delivered following a target behavior, the target behavior will __________ in the future.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a punisher is delivered following a...

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

Accepted Answer

A)  time-out from positive reinforcement 
B)  time-out from negative reinforcement 
C)  response cost 
D)  A and C 
A)  time-out from positive reinforcement 
B)  time-out from negative reinforcement 
C)  response cost 
D)  A and C

Question 17

An unconditioned punisher is .

Accepted Answer

a naturall

Question 18

The difference between positive and negative punishment is whether the consequence of the behavior involves the or of a stimulus.

Accepted Answer

delivery,

Question 19

Nicholas used to come home late for supper until his parents started to take away a dollar of his allowance every time he was late.Nicholas' behavior of coming home late decreased to zero.This is an example of what form of negative punishment? .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Nicholas used to come home late for...

Question 20

In behavior modification, a punisher is defined by its:

Accepted Answer

A)  effect on the behavior it follows 
B)  intended purpose 
C)  effect on the behavior it precedes 
D)  severity 
A)  effect on the behavior it follows 
B)  intended purpose 
C)  effect on the behavior it precedes 
D)  severity

Exam 6: Punishment

The principles of reinforcement and punishment are alike in that:

If a stimulus needs to be paired with an established punisher in order to function as a punisher it is referred to as a(n):

Andrew was removed from class because he swore at his teacher.As a result of being removed from class activities, Andrew never swears at his teacher again.This is an example of:

Which procedure(s) decreases a behavior or makes it less likely to occur?

List 4 factors that influence the effectiveness of punishment.

Andrew was removed from class because he swore at his teacher.As a result of being removed from class activities, Andrew continues to swear at his teacher.This is an example of:

Which of the following factors influences the effectiveness of punishment?

Nicole is caught lying to her parents and loses her driving privileges.As a result, Nicole no longer lies to her parents.This is an example of:

Which of the following can become a conditioned punisher?

_______________ is the process in which a stimulus is delivered following a behavior and the behavior decreases in the future.

In behavior modification, if a stimulus is presented following the behavior and it influences the future probability of the behavior, the process is either ____________ or ____________.

Time out is an example of punishment.

TFPositive punishment involves the removal of a positive stimulus following the behavior.

When a punisher is delivered following a target behavior, the target behavior will __________ in the future.

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

An unconditioned punisher is .

The difference between positive and negative punishment is whether the consequence of the behavior involves the or of a stimulus.

Nicholas used to come home late for supper until his parents started to take away a dollar of his allowance every time he was late.Nicholas' behavior of coming home late decreased to zero.This is an example of what form of negative punishment? .

In behavior modification, a punisher is defined by its:

Introduction to Behavior Modification

Observing and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

Reinforcement

Extinction

Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

Respondent Conditioning

Shaping

Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Chaining

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functional Assessment

Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Promoting Generalization

Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modification

Filters

In behavior modification, if a stimulus is presented following the behavior and it influences the future probability of the behavior, the process is either or .