Question 1

If a behavior occurs and it is immediately followed by a consequence that makes the behavior less likely to occur in the future it is called:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​negative reinforcement
B)   ​extinction
C)   ​punishment
D)   ​none of these

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a problem with using punishment in behavior modification?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​it can lead to escape behaviors
B)   ​it may evoke emotional reactions
C)   ​it may be negatively reinforcing
D)   ​it is used to harm individuals

Question 3

Whenever Tommy hits his little brother,he loses his television privileges.Tommy never loses his television privileges for any other behavior.This is an example of a(an) ____________ existing between hitting his little brother and losing his television privileges.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​establishing operation
B)   ​contingency
C)   ​schedule
D)   ​correlation

Question 4

_______________ is the process in which a stimulus is delivered following a behavior and the behavior decreases in the future.

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Question 5

Which of the following can become a conditioned punisher?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​the word "no"
B)   ​threats
C)   ​facial expressions
D)   ​all of these

Question 6

Define punishment.

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Punishment is when a particula...

Question 7

​Bill spits on an umpire during a baseball game and is suspended for ten games.As a result of being suspended,Bill never spits on an umpire again.Being suspended for his behavior of spitting is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

A)   ​reinforcer
B)   punisher
C)   ​punishment
D)   ​conditioned response

Question 8

Provide an example of positive punishment and an example of negative punishment.

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An example of positive punishment is Don...

Question 9

The principles of reinforcement and punishment are alike in that:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​behavior is followed by a consequence
B)   ​the consequence influences future behavior
C)   ​behavior is strengthened
D)   ​A and B

Question 10

In order for punishment to be effective,the consequence should follow the behavior closely in time.This factor is referred to as:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​immediacy
B)   ​contingency
C)   ​characteristics of the consequences
D)   ​time delay

Question 11

Positive punishment involves the removal of a positive stimulus following the behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A more intense punisher will be less effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The difference between punishment and reinforcement is that in punishment:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​a stimulus is removed following behavior
B)   ​a stimulus is presented following behavior
C)   ​the behavior decreases in the future
D)   ​the behavior increases in the future

Question 14

Punishment is a process that decreases or weakens a behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Time-out from positive reinforcement and response cost both:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​involve the loss of access to reinforcers
B)   ​strengthen a behavior
C)   ​involve the presentation of an aversive stimulus
D)   ​are examples of negative reinforcement

Question 16

Time out is an example of punishment.

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The answer of Time out is an example of punishment....

Question 17

The difference between positive and negative punishment is whether the consequence of the behavior involves the or of a stimulus.

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Question 18

Punishment can be defined by whether the consequence appears unfavorable or unpleasant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Punishment by application is another name for _______________ punishment.

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The answer of Punishment by application is another name for...

Question 20

An unconditioned punisher is .

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Exam 6: A: Punishment

Provide an example of positive punishment and an example of negative punishment.

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Which of the following is NOT a problem with using punishment in behavior modification?​

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If a behavior occurs and it is immediately followed by a consequence that makes the behavior less likely to occur in the future it is called:​

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Time out is an example of punishment.

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Which of the following can become a conditioned punisher?​

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The principles of reinforcement and punishment are alike in that:​

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Punishment by application is another name for _______________ punishment.

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Punishment is a process that decreases or weakens a behavior.

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Define punishment.

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In order for punishment to be effective,the consequence should follow the behavior closely in time.This factor is referred to as:​

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Punishment can be defined by whether the consequence appears unfavorable or unpleasant.

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A more intense punisher will be less effective.

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Time-out from positive reinforcement and response cost both:​

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An unconditioned punisher is .

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Whenever Tommy hits his little brother,he loses his television privileges.Tommy never loses his television privileges for any other behavior.This is an example of a(an) ____________ existing between hitting his little brother and losing his television privileges.​

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​Bill spits on an umpire during a baseball game and is suspended for ten games.As a result of being suspended,Bill never spits on an umpire again.Being suspended for his behavior of spitting is referred to as a:

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The difference between positive and negative punishment is whether the consequence of the behavior involves the or of a stimulus.

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_______________ is the process in which a stimulus is delivered following a behavior and the behavior decreases in the future.

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Positive punishment involves the removal of a positive stimulus following the behavior.

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