Deck 10: Positive Behavioral Supports:reinforcement Strategies

Question 1

The principle which suggests making high frequency or preferred activities contingent upon the occurrence of low frequency, or less preferred activities is known as the-------- .

Answer 1

Premack principle

Question 2

A procedure that is used to teach a series of behaviors is:

A) Chaining.
B) Fading.
C) Shaping.
D) Prompting.
True/False

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A stimulus is defined as a reinforcer only if the rate, duration, or intensity of the target behavior is maintained or increased.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

When primary and secondary reinforcers are used together, this is known as:

A) Thinning.
B) Matching.
C) Pairing.
D) Strengthening.

Question 5

Positive reinforcement is the contingent--------of a desired stimulus, immediately following a response, which-------- the future rate of occurrence of the target behavior.

Question 6

Ms. Iglar gives Joseph a certificate to take home when he completes three math assignments with 75% accuracy. This is an example of:

A) Total reinforcement.
B) Continuous reinforcement.
C) Absolute reinforcement.
D) Intermittent reinforcement.

Question 7

The process used to teach a child a new behavior or a skill that is not a part of the child's repertoire is:

A) Chaining.
B) Fading.
C) Shaping.
D) Prompting.

Question 8

Primary and secondary reinforcers decrease the future rate of occurrence of the target behavior.

Question 9

A stimulus or reinforcer that is considered 'learned' is also known as a .

A) Secondary reinforcer
B) Aversive reinforcer
C) Primary reinforcer
D) None of the above

Question 10

Every time Amanda arrives at school on time, Matti, the school social worker puts a star on Amanda's attendance chart. This is an example of:

A) Total reinforcement.
B) Continuous reinforcement.
C) Absolute reinforcement.
D) Intermittent reinforcement.

Question 11

A reinforcer is considered socially valid when its provision is congruent with the norms of the child's social setting.
Fill in the blank

Question 12

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered after an average interval of time has elapsed, contingent upon the occurrence of a target behavior during the interval is a:

A) Variable ratio schedule.
B) Fixed ratio schedule.
C) Fixed interval schedule.
D) Variable interval schedule.

Question 13

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered after a fixed interval of time has elapsed, contingent upon the occurrence of a target behavior during that interval is a:

A) Variable ratio schedule.
B) Fixed ratio schedule.
C) Fixed interval schedule.
D) Variable interval schedule.

Question 14

The presentation of a stimulus following a behavior that increases the future rate of that behavior is called:

A) Natural reinforcement.
B) Positive reinforcement.
C) Negative reinforcement.
D) Absolute reinforcement.

Question 15

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered contingent upon a fixed number of occurrences of the target behavior is called a:

A) Variable ratio schedule.
B) Fixed ratio schedule.
C) Fixed interval schedule.
D) Variable interval schedule.

Question 16

A schedule in which reinforcement is delivered contingent upon an average number of occurrences of the target behavior is a:

A) Variable ratio schedule.
B) Fixed ratio schedule.
C) Fixed interval schedule.
D) Variable interval schedule.

Question 17

In order to employ a-------- reinforcement procedure there must be an aversive stimulus available.

Question 18

When teaching anew behavior to young students, it is usually best to begin with a reinforcer on a-------- schedule.

Question 19

A stimulus is considered reinforcing based on:

A) The schedule.
B) The antecedent.
C) The effect on behavior.
D) The teacher.

Question 20

Negative reinforcement refers to the presentation of a negative reinforcer following an undesired response.

Question 21

Discuss the side effects of negative reinforcement that are the reason that negative reinforcement is not recommended as a preferred intervention.

Question 22

Mr. Rogers gets paid every two weeks during the school year for his efforts in the classroom. He is on a-------- schedule of reinforcement.
Short Answer

Question 23

List three ways that satiation of reinforcers can be prevented.

Question 24

Define and discuss the differences between punishment and negative reinforcement.

Question 25

List four methods for promoting generalization of behavior change.

Question 26

Write a behavioral contract for a third grade student who is having difficulty completing her assignments in reading class. (Hint) Keep in mind the steps in establishing a behavioral contract outlined in the text.

Question 27

The teaching of each behavior link starting with the first link is referred to as .

Question 28

List the steps in establishing a token economy program.

Question 29

When commuting to her job Minneapolis, Jane's speeding to get through the green lights at every intersection is on a-------- schedule of reinforcement.

Question 30

List five factors associated with the effective use of reinforcement.