Question 1

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average is __________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A schedule of reinforcement in which the...

Question 2

In which of the following processes is the behavior more likely to occur in the future?​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

When a person has just had a large amount of a reinforcer,will the reinforcer be more or less effective at that time? _______________________ What is this process called? ____________________​

Accepted Answer

The answer of When a person has just had a...

Question 4

In a ____________ reinforcement schedule,the reinforcer is delivered for the first response following an average of X amount of time.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​fixed interval 
B)  ​variable interval 
C)  ​fixed ratio 
D)  ​variable ratio

Question 5

In behavior modification,reinforcement is defined by its effect on behavior.This is referred to as:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​the Premack Principle 
B)  ​an operational definition 
C)  ​a functional definition 
D)  ​a unique relationship

Question 6

Which of the following processes strengthen a behavior?​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered for the first response occurring after X amount of time on the average is _______________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A schedule of reinforcement in which the...

Question 8

​Timmy swears whenever his mom makes broccoli for dinner.Timmy's mom always sends him to his room without dinner when he swears.As a result,Timmy is more likely to swear when his mom makes broccoli.This is an example of:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Whenever Tony puts money into a pop machine,he gets a can of pop.Tony never gets pop out of the machine when he does not put money in.This is an example of __________ existing between putting money in the machine and getting pop out.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​an establishing operation 
B)  ​a contingency 
C)  ​a negative relationship 
D)  ​a functional definition

Question 10

In a Fixed Interval schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after a period of time has elapsed.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following are factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​different reinforcers work for different people 
B)  ​larger reinforcers are generally more effective 
C)  A and B​ 
D)  ​none of the above

Question 12

Mary takes out the garbage and,as a result,her parents let her watch her favorite television show.Mary is then more likely to take out the garbage when asked.Being able to watch her favorite television show is a ____________ for her behavior of taking out the garbage.​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​reinforcer 
B)  ​reinforcement 
C)  ​contingency 
D)  ​dependent variable

Question 13

In _________________ reinforcement,a stimulus is presented following the behavior to strengthen the behavior.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of In _________________ reinforcement,a stimulus is presented following...

Question 14

What is an aversive stimulus?​

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is an aversive stimulus?​...

Question 15

Identify the five factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the five factors that influence the...

Question 16

The stimulus presented following the behavior in positive reinforcement is called:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​a conditioned stimulus 
B)  ​a negative reinforcer 
C)  ​a positive reinforcer 
D)  ​an aversive stimulus

Question 17

Define reinforcement.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Define reinforcement.​...

Question 18

In a Fixed Ratio schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An object or event that can be detected by the senses is referred to as a:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​reinforcer 
B)  ​punisher 
C)  ​stimulus 
D)  ​behavior

Question 20

Negative reinforcement decreases a behavior in the future.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 4: A: Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average is __________________.

In which of the following processes is the behavior more likely to occur in the future?

When a person has just had a large amount of a reinforcer,will the reinforcer be more or less effective at that time? ___ What is this process called?

In a ____________ reinforcement schedule,the reinforcer is delivered for the first response following an average of X amount of time.

In behavior modification,reinforcement is defined by its effect on behavior.This is referred to as:

Which of the following processes strengthen a behavior?

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered for the first response occurring after X amount of time on the average is _______________________.

Timmy swears whenever his mom makes broccoli for dinner.Timmy's mom always sends him to his room without dinner when he swears.As a result,Timmy is more likely to swear when his mom makes broccoli.This is an example of:

Whenever Tony puts money into a pop machine,he gets a can of pop.Tony never gets pop out of the machine when he does not put money in.This is an example of __________ existing between putting money in the machine and getting pop out.

In a Fixed Interval schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after a period of time has elapsed.

Which of the following are factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement?

Mary takes out the garbage and,as a result,her parents let her watch her favorite television show.Mary is then more likely to take out the garbage when asked.Being able to watch her favorite television show is a ____________ for her behavior of taking out the garbage.

In _________________ reinforcement,a stimulus is presented following the behavior to strengthen the behavior.

What is an aversive stimulus?

Identify the five factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement.

The stimulus presented following the behavior in positive reinforcement is called:

Define reinforcement.

In a Fixed Ratio schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average.

An object or event that can be detected by the senses is referred to as a:

Negative reinforcement decreases a behavior in the future.

Exam 4: A: Reinforcement

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average is __________________.​

In which of the following processes is the behavior more likely to occur in the future?​

When a person has just had a large amount of a reinforcer,will the reinforcer be more or less effective at that time? _______________________ What is this process called? ____________________​

In a ____________ reinforcement schedule,the reinforcer is delivered for the first response following an average of X amount of time.​

In behavior modification,reinforcement is defined by its effect on behavior.This is referred to as:​

Which of the following processes strengthen a behavior?​

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered for the first response occurring after X amount of time on the average is _______________________.​

​Timmy swears whenever his mom makes broccoli for dinner.Timmy's mom always sends him to his room without dinner when he swears.As a result,Timmy is more likely to swear when his mom makes broccoli.This is an example of:

Whenever Tony puts money into a pop machine,he gets a can of pop.Tony never gets pop out of the machine when he does not put money in.This is an example of __________ existing between putting money in the machine and getting pop out.​

In a Fixed Interval schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after a period of time has elapsed.​

Which of the following are factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement?​

Mary takes out the garbage and,as a result,her parents let her watch her favorite television show.Mary is then more likely to take out the garbage when asked.Being able to watch her favorite television show is a ____________ for her behavior of taking out the garbage.​

In _________________ reinforcement,a stimulus is presented following the behavior to strengthen the behavior.​

What is an aversive stimulus?​

Identify the five factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement.​

The stimulus presented following the behavior in positive reinforcement is called:​

Define reinforcement.​

In a Fixed Ratio schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average.​

An object or event that can be detected by the senses is referred to as a:​

Negative reinforcement decreases a behavior in the future.​

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average is __________________.

In which of the following processes is the behavior more likely to occur in the future?

When a person has just had a large amount of a reinforcer,will the reinforcer be more or less effective at that time? ___ What is this process called?

In a ____________ reinforcement schedule,the reinforcer is delivered for the first response following an average of X amount of time.

In behavior modification,reinforcement is defined by its effect on behavior.This is referred to as:

Which of the following processes strengthen a behavior?

A schedule of reinforcement in which the reinforcer is delivered for the first response occurring after X amount of time on the average is _______________________.

Timmy swears whenever his mom makes broccoli for dinner.Timmy's mom always sends him to his room without dinner when he swears.As a result,Timmy is more likely to swear when his mom makes broccoli.This is an example of:

Whenever Tony puts money into a pop machine,he gets a can of pop.Tony never gets pop out of the machine when he does not put money in.This is an example of __________ existing between putting money in the machine and getting pop out.

In a Fixed Interval schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after a period of time has elapsed.

Which of the following are factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement?

Mary takes out the garbage and,as a result,her parents let her watch her favorite television show.Mary is then more likely to take out the garbage when asked.Being able to watch her favorite television show is a ____________ for her behavior of taking out the garbage.

In _________________ reinforcement,a stimulus is presented following the behavior to strengthen the behavior.

What is an aversive stimulus?

Identify the five factors that influence the effectiveness of reinforcement.

The stimulus presented following the behavior in positive reinforcement is called:

Define reinforcement.

In a Fixed Ratio schedule,a reinforcer is delivered after X number of responses on the average.

An object or event that can be detected by the senses is referred to as a:

Negative reinforcement decreases a behavior in the future.