B11 Define & Provide Examples of Discrimination, Generalization & Maintenance Part 2

Question 1

A concept requires

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All the above

Question 2

In a MTS format to teach the concept of “person” the array of comparison stimuli should include pictures of

Answer 2

One person and two non-person items

Question 3

Teaching concepts is fostered by

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Differentially reinforcing exemplars of the concept

Question 4

In a MTS format to teach the concept “round” where a beach ball is the sample stimulus, an appropriate set of comparison stimuli would include

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A tangerine, a toy box, and a steak knife

Question 5

When teaching the concept of “tree” generalization within the stimulus class would require using comparison stimuli that included

Answer 5

Pictures of many different trees and several items that are similar to trees

Question 6

Teaching concepts is fostered by

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All the above:
Differentially reinforcing exemplars of the concept.
Differentially reinforcing a verbal set of rules that defines the concept.
Placing negative exemplars that are almost exemplars on extinction.

Question 7

Which comparison stimuli would be best for teaching the concept of “oak tree”

Answer 7

A few pictures of different oak trees along with pictures of other kinds of trees

Question 8

Teaching concepts is fostered by

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Differentially reinforcing a verbal set of rules that defines the concept

Question 9

Discrimination training requires

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All the above:
One behavior and two or more stimuli.
Differential reinforcement of a single response topography under various stimulus conditions.
Extinction of a single response topography under various stimulus conditions

Question 10

Teaching concepts is fostered by

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Elimination or control of all controlling stimuli except that which exemplifies the concept.

Question 11

When developing multiple-choice items to teach fine discriminations, the correct option should

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Differ from incorrect options by only one or a few features

Question 12

Teaching concepts is fostered by

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Controlling extraneous stimuli that may influence responding.

Question 13

In a MTS format where the sample stimulus is a red bike, and the comparison stimuli are a blue bike, a yellow bike, and a strawberry, the discrimination likely being taught is

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The concept of red

Question 14

A concept requires

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Stimulus generalization with a stimulus class

Question 15

Discrimination training requires

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One behavior and two or more stimuli

Question 16

Teaching concepts is fostered by

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Placing negative exemplars that are almost exemplars on extinction

Question 17

A concept requires

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Stimulus discrimination between stimulus classes

Question 18

Discrimination training requires

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Differential reinforcement of a single response topography under various stimulus conditions

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a rule or verbal statement that helps to define the concept of “affect”?

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Facial expressions are often associated with emotions, such as happiness (smile), sadness (frown), or confusion (raise eyebrow).

Question 20

To establish the concept of “truck”, teach how to discriminate

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Truck features from non-truck features

Question 21

Teaching concepts is fostered by

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Differentially reinforcing exemplars of the concept

Question 22

When developing multiple-choice items to teach fine discriminations, make

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All incorrect options almost correct