Behavior Reduction: Questions / Answers

Question 1

Mike provides reinforcement to his client when his client raises his hand 3 times a class, but not when his client raises his hand more than three times a class. This is called __________________ .

Answer 1

Differential Reinforcing a Lower Rate of Behavior (DRL)

Question 2

The procedure to use when a client is hurting themselves or others is called __________________.

Answer 2

Behavior Emergency Plan

Question 3

If a client is engaging in behavior to avoid an aversive activity, is it called __________________.

Answer 3

Escape behavior

Question 4

When Molly hits her head on a wall because she has a headache, she is engaging in __________________.

Answer 4

Non contingent Reinforcement

Question 5

Mickey provides attention to a client for 5 minutes every hour, this is called __________________.

Answer 5

Pain attenuation

Question 6

Reinforcing shaking hands instead of hitting is called __________________.

Answer 6

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible behavior (DRI)

Question 7

Pete increases his client’s compliance by adding a favorite character to a worksheet.
This is called __________________.

Answer 7

Task modification

Question 8

Rafael’s client does not like to pick up his toys. Rafael provides the following
directions to his client, give me a high five, jump high, clap hands, and finally pick
up toys. This is called __________________.

Answer 8

Behavior momentum

Question 9

When you twirl you hair, you are engaging in __________________.

Answer 9

Sensory behavior

Question 10

A plan that states what to do when a client engages in maladaptive behavior is
called __________________.

Answer 10

Behavior Reduction Plan, Behavior Intervention Plan