Unit 7 Quiz

Question 1

A schedule of intermittent reinforcement is likely to increase __________.

Answer 1

Resistance to extinction

Question 2

An immediate increase in frequency and/or amplitude of the response after the removal of the maintaining reinforcer is called:

Answer 2

Extinction burst

Question 3

Carr and Lovaas (1983) recommended that practitioners experience any punisher personally before the treatment begins for what reason?

Answer 3

It reminds the practitioner that the technique produces physical discomfort

Question 4

Extinction bursts usually suggest that the reinforcer maintaining the problem behavior was successfully identified, indicating that there is a good chance of a(n) _____________ intervention.

Answer 4

Effective

Question 5

Little Peter was walking along the fence of his uncle’s dairy farm. Peter reached up and grabbed the wire along the fence, not realizing it was electrified. After recovering from the pain caused by the shock, Peter never again touched the fence wires. Which statement best describes the shock stimulus felt by Peter?

Answer 5

Positive punishment

Question 6

Problem behaviors can _____________ during extinction before they show improvement.

Answer 6

Worsen

Question 7

Sean was responsible for designing an intervention for a fifth grade student who engaged in severe problem behavior consisting of throwing chairs at the teacher when an assignment was given. Sean decided to utilize a contingent physical restraint every time the child threw a chair. Sean is violating the ethical consideration of:

Answer 7

Least restrictive alternative

Question 8

Susie spent most of the day sitting on her bedroom floor, rocking back and forth. While she was rocking, she would flap both of her hands back and forth. Which of the following extinction procedures is the most appropriate choice?

Answer 8

Extinction of behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement

Question 9

The use of a punishment procedure may cause unwanted side effects to appear. The chapter presents several side effects associated with the use of punishment. Which of the following is not a side effect listed in the chapter?

Answer 9

Decreased self-esteem

Question 10

What is the probability of reinforcement when utilizing an extinction procedure?

Answer 10

0%

Question 11

When Bobby was given a worksheet in class, he screamed and crawled under his desk. Bobby would continue to scream and remain under his desk until his teacher removed the worksheet and left him alone. Which of the following extinction procedures is the most appropriate choice?

Answer 11

Extinction of behavior maintained by negative reinforcement.

Question 12

When Timmy wanted a drink, he generally screamed at his mother until she gave him a drink. Which of the following extinction procedures is the most appropriate choice?

Answer 12

Extinction of behavior maintained by positive reinforcement.

Question 13

When is it not appropriate to utilize an extinction procedure?

Answer 13

Both of these

Question 14

Which of the following is not a factor that influences the effectiveness of punishment listed in the chapter?

Answer 14

Variation

Question 15

Which of the following is not associated effects of extinction?

Answer 15

Stable responding

Question 16

Which of the following is not listed in the chapter as an ethical consideration regarding the use of punishment?

Answer 16

Most restrictive alternative

Question 17

Which of the following statements describes the definition of negative punishment?

Answer 17

The removal of a stimulus that decreases the rate of occurrence of the target behavior.

Question 18

Which of the following statements describes the definition of positive punishment?

Answer 18

The presentation of a stimulus that decreases the rate of occurrence of the target behavior.

Question 19

Which statement best describes positive punishment?

Answer 19

The delivery of a stimulus, following a behavior, which decreases the likelihood that the behavior will occur again.

Question 20

Which statement best describes recovery from punishment?

Answer 20

After punishment is discontinued, sometimes the behavior that experienced the punishment contingency will recover.

Question 21

Which statement best describes the procedure of response blocking?

Answer 21

Physically intervening as soon as the student begins to emit a problem behavior to prevent the completion of the response.

Question 22

Which statement is not recommended as a guideline for the use of punishment?

Answer 22

Test punisher on your pet prior to implementing it with student

Question 23

Which statement regarding the strength of applied behavior analysis is not supported in the punishment chapter?

Answer 23

Increase the use of punishment procedures over the use of reinforcement-based interventions.