Question 1

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 2

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 3

A consequence can be considered a punisher if the:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​consequence appears unfavorable 
B)  ​behavior decreases temporarily 
C)  ​behavior decreases in the future 
D)  ​consequence is extreme 
A)  ​consequence appears unfavorable 
B)  ​behavior decreases temporarily 
C)  ​behavior decreases in the future 
D)  ​consequence is extreme

Question 4

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 ____________.​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

A conditioned punisher is established by​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​pairing a neutral stimulus with a reinforcer 
B)  ​following the behavior with a punisher 
C)  ​pairing a neutral stimulus with a punisher 
D)  ​removing a reinforcer for the behavior 
A)  ​pairing a neutral stimulus with a reinforcer 
B)  ​following the behavior with a punisher 
C)  ​pairing a neutral stimulus with a punisher 
D)  ​removing a reinforcer for the behavior

Question 6

List 4 factors that influence the effectiveness of punishment.

Accepted Answer

Four factors that influence th

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the difference between negative punishment and extinction.

Accepted Answer

In negative punishment,the occurrence of

Question 13

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:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​positive punishment 
B)  ​negative reinforcement 
C)  ​positive reinforcement 
D)  ​none of these 
A)  ​positive punishment 
B)  ​negative reinforcement 
C)  ​positive reinforcement 
D)  ​none of these

Question 14

Which of the following may function as a motivating operation?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​deprivation 
B)  ​satiation 
C)  ​instructions 
D)  ​all of these 
A)  ​deprivation 
B)  ​satiation 
C)  ​instructions 
D)  ​all of these

Question 15

The Premack principle applied to punishment is defined as _______________.

Accepted Answer

low probability beha

Question 16

Describe how the use of punishment can be negatively reinforcing.

Accepted Answer

When punishment is used,it results in an

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A)  ​conditioned punishers 
B)  ​conditioned reinforcers 
C)  ​unconditioned punishers 
D)  ​unconditioned reinforcers 
A)  ​conditioned punishers 
B)  ​conditioned reinforcers 
C)  ​unconditioned punishers 
D)  ​unconditioned reinforcers

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Exam 6: A: Punishment

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

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:​

A consequence can be considered a punisher if the:​

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 ____________.​

A conditioned punisher is established by​

List 4 factors that influence the effectiveness of punishment.

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 ____________.​

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

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

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:​

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

Describe the difference between negative punishment and extinction.

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:​

Which of the following may function as a motivating operation?​

The Premack principle applied to punishment is defined as _______________.

Describe how the use of punishment can be negatively reinforcing.

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

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

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

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?​

Introduction to Behavior Modification

A: Introduction to Behavior Modification

Observing and Recording Behavior

A: Observing and Recording Behavior

Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

A: Graphing Behavior and Measuring Change

Reinforcement

A: Reinforcement

Extinction

A: Extinction

Punishment

Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

A: Stimulus Control: Discrimination and Generalization

Respondent Conditioning

A: Respondent Conditioning

Shaping

A: Shaping

Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

A: Prompting and Transfer of Stimulus Control

Chaining

A: Chaining

Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

A: Behavioral Skills Training Procedures

Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

A: Understanding Problem Behaviors Through Functioning Assessments

Applying Extinction

A: Applying Extinction

Differential Reinforcement

A: Differential Reinforcement

Antecedent Control Procedures

A: Antecedent Control Procedures

Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

A: Using Punishment: Time-Out and Response Cost

Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

A: Positive Punishment Procedures and the Ethics of Punishment

Promoting Generalization

A: Promoting Generalization

Self-Management

A: Self-Management

Habit Reversal Procedures

A: Habit Reversal Procedures

The Token Economy

A: The Token Economy

Behavioral Contracts

A: Behavioral Contracts

Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

A: Fear and Anxiety Reduction Procedures

Cognitive Behavior Modifications

A: Cognitive Behavior Modifications

Filters

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

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:

A consequence can be considered a punisher if the:

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 ____________.

A conditioned punisher is established by

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 .

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:

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:

Which of the following may function as a motivating operation?

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

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?