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Which of these is similar to Thorndike's Law of Effect?

  • For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
  • Behaviour has consequences; these shape future behaviours (correct)
  • Associating two stimuli that elicit a reflexive response
  • Never eat yellow snow
  • What does operant (instrumental) conditioning involve?

  • Pairing an unconditioned stimulus with a neutral stimulus
  • Choosing the correct response
  • Increasing desired responses with rewards (correct)
  • All of the above
  • Gem is given a doggy treat each time she comes when called. This is an example of:

  • Positive reinforcement (correct)
  • Negative Reinforcement
  • Positive Punishment
  • Negative Punishment
  • Each time Celia plays the Backstreet Boys, Dr Alsop leaves the room. From Dr Alsop's perspective, "leaving the room" is being:

    <p>Negatively Reinforced</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Celia no longer lights the fire because she burnt herself once trying to light it. This is:

    <p>Positive Punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Celia's Kids are fighting. Celia takes their devices away from them for the rest of the day. This is:

    <p>Negative Punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Extinction?

    <p>When previously rewarded behaviours are no longer rewarded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a VR30 Schedule, behaviour is reinforced:

    <p>On average, every 30 responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a VI30 sec schedule, behaviour is reinforced:

    <p>On average, every 30 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At the traffic lights, green = go, red = stop, orange = slow down. This is an example of:

    <p>Stimulus control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three basic characteristics of science, as outlined by Cooper, Heron, & Heward (2007) are:

    <p>Description, prediction, and control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The idea that "the simplest explanation is often the best" is known as:

    <p>Parsimony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Determinism can be defined as:

    <p>The assumption that events are related to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Philosophic doubt can be defined as:

    <p>Continually questioning the truth and validity of science</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was the "Father of Behaviourism"?

    <p>John B. Watson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    EAB is an acronym that stands for

    <p>Experimental Analysis of behaviour</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT one of Baer, Wolf and Risley's dimensions of ABA?

    <p>Environmental</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dimension of ABA refers to the need for procedures to be described in enough detail?

    <p>Technological</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When behaviour occurs outside of a treatment setting without intervention, this is known as:

    <p>Generality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is these is Celia's favourite boyband from the 90's?

    <p>Backstreet Boys</p> Signup and view all the answers

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