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Which of the following are reinforcement techniques that are used to decrease behaviors?
(CHOOSE 2)
A-Positive Reinforcement
B-Extinction
C-Punishment
D-Negative Reinforcement
B-Extinction
C-Punishment
Which of the following are reinforcement techniques that are used to increase behaviors? (CHOOSE 2)
A-Positive Reinforcement
B-Extinction
C-Punishment
D-Negative Reinforcement
A-Positive Reinforcement
D-Negative Reinforcement
Removal or avoidance of aversive stimuli with the effect being a strengthening of the behavior that results in successful escape or avoidance is called _______________.
A-Extinction
B-Positive Reinforcement
C-Aversive Punishment
D-Negative Reinforcement
D-Negative Reinforcement
A coach is teaching a plyer to field ground balls properly. First, the coach praises the player for simply getting into a ready stance. Next, the coach only praises the player when she moves toward the ball correctly. Finally, the coach gives reinforcement only when the player fields the ground ball cleanly and makes an accurate throw to first base. Over time, the player consistently fields ground balls correctly. Which behavioral principle best explains the coach’s strategy?
A-Punishment
B-Shaping
C-Negative Reinforcement
D-Extinction
B-Shaping
During volleyball practice, a coach requires players to complete extra defensive drills at the end of practice. The coach tells the team that if they maintain proper defensive positioning throughout drills, the extra defensive drills will be removed. After several practices of strong positioning, the coach eliminates the extra drills, and proper positioning continues to improve. Which behavioral principle best explains the coach’s strategy?
A-Positive Reinforcement
B-Punishment
C-Negative Reinforcement
D-Extinction
C-Negative Reinforcement
Which of the following best defines shaping in a sport setting?
A-Providing a reward after an athlete performs a skill correctly
B-Gradually reinforcing small improvements that move an athlete closer to the desired skill or behavior
B-Gradually reinforcing small improvements that move an athlete closer to the desired skill or behavior
Presentation of aversive stimuli, with the effect of suppressing the behavior is called _______________.
A-Extinction
B-Positive Reinforcement
C-Aversive Punishment
D-Negative Reinforcement
C-Aversive Punishment
Presentation of a positive (rewarding) stimulus that increases the likelihood that the behavior will occur in the future under the same conditions is called _______________.
A-Extinction
B-Positive Reinforcement
C-Aversive Punishment
D-Negative Reinforcement
B-Positive Reinforcement
A soccer coach wants players to hustle back on defense after losing possession. Each time a player sprints back, the coach praises the effort and gives the player extra playing time in the next scrimmage. Over time, hustling increases. This is an example of:
A-Punishment
B-Negative Reinforcement
C-Positive Reinforcement
D-Extinction
C-Positive Reinforcement
During baseball practice, a player frequently makes jokes during drills to get attention from teammates and the coach. Previously, the coach would respond by telling the player to stop, which often led to more laughter from the team. The coach decides to completely ignore the joking behavior while continuing practice as normal. Over time, the joking decreases. Which behavioral principle best explains the coach’s strategy?
A-Positive Reinforcement
B-Punishment
C-Negative Reinforcement
D-Extinction
D-Extinction
During swim practice, a coach wants to decrease the amount of talking athletes do while instructions are being given. When swimmers continue talking, the coach makes the entire group swim extra laps immediately after practice. Over time, the amount of talking decreases. Which behavioral principle best explains the coach’s strategy?
A-Punishment
B-Positive Reinforcement
C-Negative Reinforcement
D-Extinction
A-Punishment