Behavior Modification Quiz
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In the context of behavior modification, if a behavior is strengthened and a pleasant factor is added, what type of reinforcement is being used?

  • Type II punishment
  • Positive reinforcement (correct)
  • Negative reinforcement
  • Type I punishment
  • When a behavior is weakened and a pleasant factor is removed, what type of punishment is being used in behavior modification?

  • Negative reinforcement
  • Type II punishment (correct)
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Type I punishment
  • In the scenario where a person starts going to the dentist every year because the unpleasant factor of cavities is removed, what type of reinforcement is being demonstrated?

  • Type I punishment
  • Type II punishment
  • Positive reinforcement
  • Negative reinforcement (correct)
  • If a rat sits by the lever on the left after the unpleasant factor of a mild electrical shock is removed when it comes near to the lever, what type of reinforcement is demonstrated?

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

    When a student is sent to time-out from a gym class she enjoys because she was misbehaving, resulting in the misbehavior being weakened, what type of punishment is being used?

    <p>Type I punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Example1, what was the target behavior that the girl was trying to change in her boyfriend?

    <p>Buying cigarettes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Example2, what type of punishment was used to decrease the target behavior of nose picking?

    <p>Type I punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor was the teacher's reprimand considered to be?

    <p>Unpleasant and added</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Example3, what was the target behavior that the friend was trying to strengthen?

    <p>Giving flowers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of change occurred in the friend's behavior of buying flowers?

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

    What is the significance of delay in punishment according to the text?

    <p>It weakens the effect of punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of taboo training technique, what was the outcome for Group 3 in the first stage?

    <p>They were punished immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one condition necessary for a behavior to change according to the text?

    <p>Immediacy of punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of taboo training technique mentioned in the text?

    <p>Discouraging animals from eating at certain times</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for punishment to be clear and fair according to the text?

    <p>To ensure effectiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of behavior did group 3 exhibit in the study?

    <p>try to eat food after 2 weeks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of autism spectrum behaviors, what is self-injurious behavior (SIB) characterized by?

    <p>Causing physical harm to oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of negative reinforcement mentioned in the text?

    <p>Giving candies to a boy throwing a tantrum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor leads to the reinforcement and increased likelihood of reoccurrence of maladaptive behaviors?

    <p>Seeking attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one example of punishment technique mentioned in the text to address self-injurious behavior?

    <p>Giving mild electric shock</p> Signup and view all the answers

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