10 Questions
What is the main goal of shaping in Operant Conditioning?
To increase the incidence of desired behaviors
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
A child receiving praise and attention for staying in their own bed
What is the purpose of extinction in Operant Conditioning?
To decrease the incidence of undesired behaviors
In a token economy, what is the purpose of tokens?
To reward desired behaviors
Which population is shaping particularly useful for?
Patients with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, or severe mental illness
What is the goal of using positive reinforcement with a 4-year-old girl experiencing sleeping problems?
To increase the incidence of desired behaviors
What is the purpose of ignoring a child's screaming and crying in the context of extinction?
To decrease the incidence of undesired behaviors
What is the main advantage of using a token economy in a controlled environment?
It is difficult to implement and administer
What is the purpose of providing tokens or points in a token economy?
To reward desired behaviors
Which of the following is an example of a tangible reward in a token economy?
A privilege
Test your understanding of biomedical therapy, a treatment approach that uses medication, electroconvulsive therapy, or other medical treatments to alleviate symptoms of psychological disorders. This quiz covers the basics of biomedical therapy, including psychotropic medications and their role in treating psychological disorders.
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