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What is the main goal of shaping in Operant Conditioning?
What is the main goal of shaping in Operant Conditioning?
- To increase the incidence of desired behaviors (correct)
- To ignore desired behaviors
- To punish undesired behaviors
- To eliminate undesired behaviors
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement?
- A patient being punished for not following hospital rules
- A child crying and being ignored by their parents
- A child receiving praise and attention for staying in their own bed (correct)
- A patient being given a token for not attending therapy sessions
What is the purpose of extinction in Operant Conditioning?
What is the purpose of extinction in Operant Conditioning?
- To ignore desired behaviors
- To decrease the incidence of undesired behaviors (correct)
- To punish undesired behaviors
- To increase the incidence of desired behaviors
In a token economy, what is the purpose of tokens?
In a token economy, what is the purpose of tokens?
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Which population is shaping particularly useful for?
Which population is shaping particularly useful for?
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What is the goal of using positive reinforcement with a 4-year-old girl experiencing sleeping problems?
What is the goal of using positive reinforcement with a 4-year-old girl experiencing sleeping problems?
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What is the purpose of ignoring a child's screaming and crying in the context of extinction?
What is the purpose of ignoring a child's screaming and crying in the context of extinction?
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What is the main advantage of using a token economy in a controlled environment?
What is the main advantage of using a token economy in a controlled environment?
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What is the purpose of providing tokens or points in a token economy?
What is the purpose of providing tokens or points in a token economy?
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Which of the following is an example of a tangible reward in a token economy?
Which of the following is an example of a tangible reward in a token economy?
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