Ch 1 Test: Introduction to Behavior Modification Flashcards
In behavior modification, what a person says and does is referred to as:
behavior
Behavior is defined as:
what a person says and does
The subject matter behavior modification concerns itself with is/are:
human behavior
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior? a) behavior has dimensions b) behavior is lawful c) behavior can be observed, described, and recorded d) behavior is always overt
d
Which of the following is NOT a dimension of behavior? a) frequency b) impact c) duration d) intensity
b
Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are __________________ of behavior.
dimensions
During a basketball game, John made 10 baskets. The number of baskets John made is an example of:
frequency
The amount of time it takes a student to complete a test would be an example of what dimension of behavior?
duration
What dimension of behavior is a measure of how long the behavior occurred?
duration
Mary’s parents are concerned about her screaming. If the loudness of Mary’s screams is what they are interested in, this would be an example of:
intensity
Tommy’s teacher observes him purposely shove another student. Tommy’s observable act of shoving would be an example of:
overt behavior
An example of covert behavior would be: a) thinking b) writing c) running d) frowning
a
Mark’s parents are trying to figure out why he hits his little brother. The process of trying to identify the functional relationship between a behavior and the environment is referred to as:
analysis
With training from a behavior analyst, Mark’s parents take steps to help him change his behavior of hitting his little brother. The process of developing and implementing techniques to influence behavior is known as:
modification
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of behavior modification? a) focus on behavior b) procedures based on behavioral principles c) emphasis on past events d) precise description of procedures
c
Behavior modification procedures are designed to change:
behavior
Cindy bites her nails but wants to stop. The behavior she wants to change (biting her nails) is called the:
target behavior
A behavior excess is a behavior that:
occurs too much
Alex likes to drive faster than the speed limit. Alex’s behavior of driving too fast is an example of a: a) behavioral risk b) behavioral deficit c) behavioral excess d) behavioral intention
c
Sam gets poor grades in school because he rarely studies. Sam’s lack of studying is an example of: a) avoidance b) poor motivation c) a behavioral excess d) a behavioral deficit
d
An event in the immediate environment that controls a behavior is referred to as:
a controlling variable
In behavior modification, measurement of behavior is taken: a) before intervention b) during intervention c) following intervention d) all of these
d
Which of the following was an important figure in the development of behavior modification who demonstrated that a reflex could be conditioned to a neutral stimulus? a) Freud b) Pavlov c) Thorndike d) Skinner
b
Thorndike demonstrated that a behavior which produces a favorable effect on the environment will likely be repeated. This is known as the:
law of effect
Watson started a movement in psychology known as:
behaviorism
Who is credited with laying the foundation of behavior modification?
Skinner
In which area has the most behavior modification research been conducted? a) mental illness b) clinical psychology c) community psychology d) developmental disabilities
d
In what area(s) can behavior modification procedures be used? a) education b) rehabilitation c) business and industry d) all of these
d
Individuals that use behavior modification procedures on their own behaviors describes:
self-management
Behavior modification: a) has a limited number of applications b) has a broad number of applications c) is mostly used with children d) is rarely used these days
b
Behavior is defined as _________________________________.
what people do or say
Frequency, duration, intensity, and latency are called _________________________ of behavior.
dimensions
Behavior has an impact on the ________________________ and/or __________________________environment.
social, physical
A(n) _______________________ behavior can be observed and recorded by another individual.
overt
A(n) ________________________ behavior, also called a private event, is not observable to others.
covert
Behavior modification is the field of psychology concerned with the ____________________________ and _____________________________ of human behavior.
analysis, modification
A behavioral excess is defined as _______________________________________________.
too much of a particular behavior
A behavioral deficit is defined as _______________________________________________.
too little of a particular behavior
Another term for behavior modifications is _______________________________.
applied behavior analysis
(Theorists) ______________ first described the conditioned reflex. ______________ demonstrated the law of effect. ______________ conducted research on basic principles of operant behavior that laid the foundation for behavior modification.
Pavlov, Thorndike, Skinner
T or F Behavior modification places emphasis on current environmental events as important causes of behavior.
T
T or F Behavior modification treatments are implemented by persons in everyday life.
T
T or F Behavior modification emphasizes past events as important causes of behavior.
F
T or F Behavior modification emphasizes hypothetical underlying causes of behavior.
F
T or F In behavior modification, measurement of behavior before and after treatment is important.
T
T or F Behavior modification is also referred to as applied behavior analysis.
T
T or F Pavlov did experiments in operant behavior.
F
T or F A behavior does not have an impact on the environment.
F
T or F Behavior is defined as what people do and say.
T
T or F All behavior is overt or observable by others.
F
Identify the 12 areas of application of behavior modification.
- developmental disabilities
- education
- community psychology
- business, industry and human services
- self-management
- prevention
- health-related behaviors
- mental illness
- rehabilitation
- clinical psychology
- child-management
- sports psychology
- gerontology.
What are four dimensions of behavior that can be observed?
- frequency
- duration
- intensity
- latency.
What does it mean to say that behavior is lawful?
That it’s occurrence is systematically influenced by environmental events.
Why does behavior modification focus on changing current environmental variables rather than past events to change behavior?
Although information of past events is useful, knowledge of current controlling variables will be most useful for developing effective behavior modification interventions because you can only change events in the current environment as part of a behavior modification intervention.
