Deck 10: Healthy Boundaries: Behavior Modification

Question 1

Healthy boundaries are considered to be:

A) appropriate behaviors.
B) responsible behaviors.
C) assertive behaviors.
D) All of these are correct.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

This theory of behavior is based on rewards and punishments.

A) Traditional conditioning
B) Operant conditioning
C) Essential conditioning
D) Classical conditioning

Answer 2

B

Question 3

This theory of behavior was made popular by B.F. Skinner.

A) Traditional conditioning
B) Classical conditioning
C) Essential conditioning
D) Operant conditioning

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Little children who see their parents always on their smartphone are prone to this type of conditioning.

A) Modeling conditioning
B) Classical conditioning
C) Essential conditioning
D) Operant conditioning

Question 5

Compulsively answering your smartphone ring or text is a form of:

A) traditional conditioning.
B) classical conditioning.
C) essential conditioning.
D) operant conditioning.

Question 6

This theory of behavior was tested by training dogs with a ringing bell.

A) Traditional conditioning
B) Operant conditioning
C) Essential conditioning
D) Classical conditioning

Question 7

This behavioral theory speaks to the nature of "voluntary" behaviors.

A) Essential conditioning
B) Operant conditioning
C) Traditional conditioning
D) Classical conditioning

Question 8

This behavioral theory is based on the admiration of mentors.

A) Classical conditioning
B) Operant conditioning
C) Essential conditioning
D) Modeling conditioning

Question 9

Of the following parts of one's personality, which is thought to be the most difficult to influence with regard to stress?

A) Values
B) Attitudes
C) Behaviors
D) Perceptions

Question 10

This is the suggested order to make positive behavioral changes through the "behavioral modification model."

A) Denial, evaluate, awareness, desire, cognitive restructuring, substitution
B) Denial, evaluate, desire, awareness, cognitive restructuring, substitution
C) Denial, desire, awareness, cognitive restructuring, substitution, evaluate
D) Denial, awareness, desire, cognitive restructuring, substitution, evaluate

Question 11

What aspect differentiates Prochaska's Behavior Change Model from other models?

A) The pre-contemplation stage
B) The relapse stage
C) The determination stage
D) The maintenance stage
E) The pre-cognitive stage

Question 12

This term is used in the field of psychology to describe the catalyst for unhealthy behavior.

A) Precedent
B) Precursor
C) Antecedent
D) Coda

Question 13

According to Charles Duhig, the pattern of habit follows this pattern.

A) Cues, routines, and rewards
B) Perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors
C) Perceptions, cues, and desires
D) Desires, cues, and routines

Question 14

This behavior is an example of assertiveness.

A) Responding to situations rather than reacting to them
B) Posturing yourself in conversation with weight unequally distributed
C) Manipulating factors in your environment to go in your favor
D) Telling someone to "get lost" who accosts you in public
E) Posturing yourself in conversation with weight unequally distributed and manipulating factors in your environment to go in your favor

Question 15

Which of the following statements is/are true?

A) Aggressive behavior is based on intimidation and manipulation.
B) Passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization.
C) People who express themselves assertively typically get their way.
D) Aggressive behavior is based on intimidation and manipulation, and passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization.
E) Passive behavior frequently results in feelings of victimization, and people who express themselves assertively typically get their way.
F) All of these are correct.

Question 16

This is suggested as the first stage of the adaptation process to cope effectively with change.

A) Healthy Grieving
B) Acceptance
C) Staying Grounded
D) Create Good Strategies

Question 17

We first learn healthy boundaries from our parents (or influencing adults).

Question 18

Virtually all effective stress management skills adopted into one's lifestyle would be considered behavior modification.

Question 19

Operant conditioning is based on rewards and punishments.

Question 20

With regard to behavior modification, instrumental values are those that are core to the meaning of our life.

Question 21

Before a behavior can be changed, a person has to admit that indeed the behavior is undesirable.

Question 22

Cognitive restructuring is an important step in behavioral change.

Question 23

There is no one preferred method of behavioral change; rather, effective change occurs when many methods are combined together.

Question 24

According to Prochaska's Stages of Change Model, having a relapse with a negative behavior is actually part of one's progress.

Question 25

Behavioral psychologists suggest altering several undesirable behaviors at the same time for the best impact and for "changes" to become second nature.

Question 26

Assertiveness is being strong-willed and mildly aggressive.

Question 27

The opposite of assertiveness is aggressiveness.

Question 28

Assertiveness always involves a sense of diplomacy, particularly with the expression of feelings.

Question 29

Sean wants to quit smoking between meals; actually, he'd like to quit smoking altogether. Explain how Sean can do this using the Behavior Modification Model. Give examples throughout for each stage.

Question 30

Please define the following terms or concepts in no more than two sentences, and give an example to support your definition.
A. Aggressive behavior style
B. Assertiveness
C. Assertive behavior style
D. Attitudes
E. Awareness
F. Behaviors
G. Behavior modification model
H. Behavior substitution
I. Behavior evaluation
J. Classical conditioning
K. Evaluation
L. Modeling
M. Operant conditioning
N. Passive behavior style
O. Values
P. Adaptation (above the fray)

Question 31

Sean wants to quit smoking between meals (actually, he'd like to quit smoking altogether). Explain how Sean can do this using the behavior modification model. Give examples throughout for each stage.

Question 32

How does the use of cell phones, smartphones, tablets, video games, and all types of screen devices speak to the aspect of healthy boundaries and behavior modification?

Question 33

The Covid-19 pandemic revealed to a great many people the need to learn to adapt to change, and adapt quickly. Please outline the steps suggested for the adaptation process and give examples in each step.

Question 34

Of the following parts of one's personality, which is thought to be the most difficult to influence with regard to stress?

A) Values
B) Attitudes
C) Behaviors
D) Perceptions

Question 35

What is the suggested order to make positive behavioral changes through the behavioral modification model?

A) Denial, evaluate, awareness, desire, cognitive restructuring, substitution
B) Denial, evaluate, desire, awareness, cognitive restructuring, substitution
C) Denial, desire, awareness, cognitive restructuring, substitution, evaluate
D) Denial, awareness, desire, cognitive restructuring, substitution, evaluate

Question 36

According to Charles Duhig, the pattern of habit follows which pattern?

A) Cues, routines, and rewards
B) Perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors
C) Perceptions, cues, and desires
D) Desires, cues, and routines

Question 37

Personality is thought to be made up of all of the following, except:

A) values.
B) attitudes.
C) behaviors.
D) assessments.

Question 38

Which of the following types of social behavior is generally most effective?

A) Assertive
B) Aggressive
C) Passive
D) Hardy

Question 39

Behavior modification is most effective if:

A) biological rather than social factors are addressed.
B) an individual tries to favorably alter one behavior at a time.
C) several behaviors are targeted at once.
D) values are the target of change.

Question 40

Assertiveness always involves a sense of diplomacy, particularly with the expression of feelings.

Question 41

Modeling as a form of behavior modification is the same thing as operant conditioning.

Question 42

An undesirable behavior is consciously replaced with a healthy or stress-reducing behavior at the evaluation stage of the behavior modification model.