Operant Behavior

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Is operant behavior determined by the history of learning consequences, or by reflexes that we were naturally born with?

Operant behavior is only determined by reflexes we are born with.

Operant behavior is determined and maintained by its history of consequences. (correct)

Operant behavior is influenced by both learning consequences and reflexes.

Operant behavior is not influenced by either learning or reflexes.

Is operant behavior based on the topography or the function of the behavior?

It is based on the topography of the behavior.

It is based on the function of the behavior. (correct)

It is based on both topography and function.

It is not related to either topography or function.

Is operant behavior elicited or emitted?

Elicited

Emitted and evoked (correct)

Both Elicited and Emitted

Neither Elicited nor Emitted

Ontogenic behaviors are learned behaviors that come from our interaction with what?

Social environment Signup and view all the answers

Does adaptation occur with respondent conditioning or with operant behavior?

Operant behavior Signup and view all the answers

Is operant behavior a product of operant conditioning?

Yes, it results from reinforcement and punishment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the best definition for operant conditioning?

A learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment. Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for Operant behavior or conditioning?

3 term contingency Signup and view all the answers

When operant conditioning occurs automatically, meaning the behavior is modified by consequences even if a person is not aware of the contingency, what is this phenomenon called?

Automaticity of Reinforcement/Punishment Signup and view all the answers

What are the 3 Principles of Behavior?

Reinforcement, Punishment, Extinction Signup and view all the answers

All ABA strategies are derived from these 3 principles of behavior: reinforcement, punishment, and extinction. Which term in the 7 dimensions of ABA states this?

Conceptually Systematic Signup and view all the answers

Can respondent and operant behaviors occur simultaneously?

Yes, they can occur at the same time. Signup and view all the answers

A stimulus change that occurs after a behavior called?

Consequence Signup and view all the answers

Do consequences affect past behavior or only future behaviors?

Consequences affect only future behaviors Signup and view all the answers

Do consequences select response classes or individual behaviors?

Both response classes and individual behaviors Signup and view all the answers

What is the number one principle and major part of most behavior change procedures?

Reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

What is a stimulus change following a behavior that results in that behavior occurring more often called?

Reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

Reinforcement can be an or a/n __.

Organic process; procedure/intervention Signup and view all the answers

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Is operant behavior determined by the history of learning consequences, or by reflexes that we were naturally born with?