Question 1

One common way to learn about another's covert behaviors is to
A)review behavioral records.
B)observe across multiple settings.
C)ask the person directly.
D)It is impossible to learn about covert behaviors.

Accepted Answer

Covert behaviors are internal and not directly observable, so asking the person directly can provide insights into these behaviors.

Question 2

One probable reason for the widespread use of trait descriptions is that they
A)describe the person over time.
B)are the briefest alternative.
C)provide a lot of specific information.
D)paint a more favorable picture.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

Covert behaviors are
A)not directly observed by others.
B)those occurring outside of therapy.
C)a common behavioral complaint.
D)not included in the behavioral model.

Accepted Answer

Covert behaviors are internal or hidden actions not directly observable by others, such as thoughts or feelings.

Question 4

The question, "What specific things do you do that lead you to describe yourself as...-" suggests the
A)behavioral model's focus on behavioral causes.
B)language barrier between clients and therapists.
C)importance of maintaining antecedents.
D)need for introspective accounts of one's behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The question, "What specific things do you...

Question 5

Antecedents and consequences designated maintaining differ from other antecedents and consequences in that they are
A)greater in number.
B)maintained by the behavior.
C)constant over time.
D)causal for the behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Antecedents and consequences designated maintaining differ from...

Question 6

_____ descriptions generally are shorter than _____ descriptions.
A)Trait; behavioral
B)Behavioral; trait
C)Personality; trait
D)Covert; overt

Accepted Answer

Trait descriptions are generally shorter than behavioral descriptions because they summarize consistent patterns of behavior with single words or phrases, while behavioral descriptions detail specific actions or behaviors.

Question 7

Concentrating is a(n)
A)overt behavior.
B)covert behavior.
C)pseudo behavior.
D)trait behavior.

Accepted Answer

Concentrating is considered a covert behavior because it is an internal process that cannot be directly observed by others. It involves mental activities such as thinking, reasoning, and focusing attention, which are not visible or outwardly detectable.

Question 8

In the behavioral model, the term maintaining is synonymous with
A)causal.
B)fundamental.
C)singular.
D)potent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the behavioral model, the term maintaining...

Question 9

According to the behavioral model, behaviors are the direct result of
A)uninfluenced decisions.
B)present conditions.
C)genetic factors.
D)developmental experiences.

Accepted Answer

According to the behavioral model, behaviors are considered to be the direct result of present conditions, emphasizing the influence of the environment and learning over innate or genetic factors.

Question 10

The note which reminded Susan to take out the trash would be all of the following EXCEPT a(n)
A)prompt.
B)setting event.
C)maintaining antecedent.
D)antecedent.

Accepted Answer

A note reminding Susan to take out the trash serves as a prompt (A), a maintaining antecedent (C), and an antecedent (D) because it is a specific cue or trigger for the behavior (taking out the trash). It is not a setting event (B) because setting events are broader environmental or contextual factors that influence the likelihood of a behavior occurring but do not directly trigger it.

Question 11

The specific antecedents and consequences that cause a person to perform a behavior are called its
A)setting events.
B)causal factors.
C)maintaining conditions.
D)stimulus controls.

Accepted Answer

Maintaining conditions refer to the specific antecedents (events that occur before a behavior) and consequences (events that occur after a behavior) that influence the occurrence of a behavior. These conditions help to maintain or support the continuation of the behavior over time.

Question 12

The essential difference between prompts and setting events concerns
A)breadth.
B)frequency
C)intensity.
D)efficacy.

Accepted Answer

Prompts are specific cues or instructions designed to elicit a particular behavior, while setting events are broader conditions or contexts that can influence behavior. The essential difference lies in the breadth of what they encompass, with prompts being more narrow and immediate, and setting events being wider and more encompassing in terms of environmental or contextual factors.

Question 13

Behavioral descriptions work well in therapy because they
A)provide the specific details of a condition.
B)reduce variability between clients.
C)readily translate to diagnostic categories.
D)allow for rapid empirical testing.

Accepted Answer

Behavioral descriptions are effective in therapy as they offer precise details about a condition, enabling therapists to understand and address specific behaviors and symptoms accurately.

Question 14

Although behavior therapists deal with behaviors rather than traits, they must be able to "translate" traits into behaviors because
A)clients often use trait descriptions.
B)traits are useful at the beginning of therapy.
C)traits can sometimes be more accurate.
D)behaviors are inferred from traits.

Accepted Answer

Traits are often how clients describe their issues or how they perceive themselves, so therapists need to understand these descriptions to identify specific behaviors to address.

Question 15

One of the four modes of behavior treated in behavior therapy is
A)covert.
B)imaginal.
C)depressive.
D)physiological.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the four modes of behavior...

Question 16

Environmental conditions that elicit behaviors are called
A)originating conditions.
B)prompts.
C)setting events.
D)situational markers.

Accepted Answer

Setting events are environmental conditions or stimuli that increase the likelihood of a specific behavior occurring. They set the stage for behaviors by creating a context in which certain responses are more likely to happen.

Question 17

Prerequisites are the more basic type of maintaining antecedents because they
A)are environmental forces.
B)make a behavior possible.
C)do not require communication.
D)originate within the person.

Accepted Answer

Prerequisites make a behavior possible by ensuring that the necessary conditions or skills are present before attempting more complex tasks or behaviors.

Question 18

Information about most covert behaviors must be assumed from
A)personality traits.
B)environmental conditions.
C)overt behaviors.
D)standard deviations.

Accepted Answer

Covert behaviors are internal or hidden actions that cannot be directly observed, such as thinking or feeling. Information about these behaviors is often inferred from overt behaviors, which are observable actions. By analyzing how someone acts in various situations, we can make educated guesses about their internal states or covert behaviors.

Question 19

Traits are descriptions of what people
A)do.
B)believe.
C)are.
D)experience.

Accepted Answer

Traits are descriptions of what people are, referring to their enduring qualities or characteristics.

Question 20

According to the behavioral model, people are defined by what they
A)experience.
B)do.
C)learn.
D)perceive.

Accepted Answer

The behavioral model focuses on observable behaviors, meaning it defines people by what they do. This approach emphasizes the importance of external behaviors over internal processes such as thoughts or emotions.

Quiz 3: The Behavioral Model

One common way to learn about another's covert behaviors is to

One probable reason for the widespread use of trait descriptions is that they

Covert behaviors are

The question, "What specific things do you do that lead you to describe yourself as...-" suggests the

Antecedents and consequences designated maintaining differ from other antecedents and consequences in that they are

_ descriptions generally are shorter than _ descriptions.

Concentrating is a(n)

In the behavioral model, the term maintaining is synonymous with

According to the behavioral model, behaviors are the direct result of

The note which reminded Susan to take out the trash would be all of the following EXCEPT a(n)

The specific antecedents and consequences that cause a person to perform a behavior are called its

The essential difference between prompts and setting events concerns

Behavioral descriptions work well in therapy because they

Although behavior therapists deal with behaviors rather than traits, they must be able to "translate" traits into behaviors because

One of the four modes of behavior treated in behavior therapy is

Environmental conditions that elicit behaviors are called

Prerequisites are the more basic type of maintaining antecedents because they

Information about most covert behaviors must be assumed from

Traits are descriptions of what people

According to the behavioral model, people are defined by what they