Increasing Behavior
Decreasing Behavior
Reinforcement Schedule
Examples
100
Please give an example of primary reinforcers
food, liquids, sleep...
100
Extinction can be used for any kind of inappropriate behavior. True or False
Not applicable for dangerous behaviors Control of person implementing is not possible Reinforcement cannot be stopped
100
The schedule of reinforcement having a one-to-one ratio is:
continuous reinforcement
100
During math class, Johnny’s teacher instructs the class to take out their book and begin working on a difficult exercise. Johnny swears at the teacher under his breath. The teacher hears this and sends him to the office. What kind of reinforcement?
Negative reinforcement
200
How to prevent satiation?
Vary reinforcers shorten instructional session switch to alternative reinforcers decrease the size of reinforcer use an array of reinforcers for student to choose use schedules of reinforcers
200
Punishment does not involve teaching new behaviors. True or False
YES
200
What is the reinforcement schedule for slot machines at a gambling casino?
variable ratio
200
Jack drove too fast so he got a ticket. He decreased this inappropriate behavior. What is the behavior principle?
Negative punishment/ response cost
300
Please tell us three ways to identify reinforcers.
preference scales, preference lists, interviews, direction observation
300
What are the disadvantages of positive punishment?
does not teach appropriate behaviors avoid adults (relationship) models inappropriate behavior increase probability of using it more
300
What types of reinforcement should be utilized in building persistent behavior which is much more resistant to extinction?
intermittent reinforcement a more feasible and natural way to maintain the behavior
300
John was crying for a candy bar in the supermarket. His mom bought one for him and he stopped crying. What are the behavior principles for John and his mom?
John: positive reinforcement Mom: negative reinforcement
400
The Premack Principle is the reinforcement system used most often by teachers. Which of the following is an example of the Premack Principle? a. If you stay outside for 10 more minutes, then you must do your entire math problems b. If you finish all your work, then you may have free time for 10 minutes c. If you are the line leader for today, then you must be quiet during study period d. If you get a drink of water, then you must stay in your seat the rest of the day
b
400
Mary does not follow teacher's direction. The teacher sent her to the office. Is the teacher using positive punishment?
We need to know the effect on the behavior
400
Teenager is paid by the job (e.g., amount of work completed) will probably mow more lawns than one who is paid by the hour. Why?
400
Justin often attempts to jump off classroom chairs. His teacher decided to reduce the behavior by having him repeatedly jump off the classroom chair, while under close supervision. This is an example of ___________.
restitutional overcorrection
500
Your colleague said "I've tried reinforcement, and it doesn't work". How will you response to this statement?
Reinforcement means that something has the effect of increasing behavior...
500
Use differential reinforcement for noncompliance behavior
DRI: reinforce compliance DRL: reinforce for increasingly fewer instances of noncompliance during designated periods
500
Teacher Mat gave a young child, learning to write, a small candy after every 5 letters copied. She then began to copy more letters. Then Teacher Mat decided, because she was doing so well, Mat began giving her a small candy after every 100 letters copied…what would happen?
Ratio strain Increasing the ratio too high, too quickly Causes extinction of the behavior
500
Which is considered the least intrusive strategy for reducing behavior? a. Sam is sent to the corner to “think about his inappropriate behavior” for 5 minutes. b. Jerry is taught to point to a picture to tell his teacher he is hungry instead of pushing materials off of his desk. c. Sherri loses her free time for not turning in her homework d. Melissa is required to clean all of the desks in the classroom after writing on her own desk.
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