Day 2: WGU D753 Exam Questions with Verified Answers| Latest Update Graded A+
negative reinforcement and an example removing something unpleasant to increase
behavior
ex: if student finishes work early and can leave class sooner, this motivates timely completion.
positive punishment and an example adding something unpleasant to decrease a behavior
ex: if a student talks out of turn and must stay after class, the extra time is a positive
punishment for their behavior
negative punishment and an example removing something pleasant to decrease behavior
ex: if a student disrupts class and loses free time, the loss of free time acts as a negative
punishment
choose whether the outcome is an example of a positive reinforcement, negative
reinforcement, positive punishment, or negative punishment:
Ren consistently turns in his homework on time. As a reward for his good behavior, his teacher
allows him to choose a fun activity to do at the end of the week. Positive reinforcement
choose whether the outcome is an example of a positive reinforcement, negative
reinforcement, positive punishment, or negative punishment:
After repeatedly talking out of turn during class, Diego is given extra homework assignments to
complete at home. Positive punishment
choose whether the outcome is an example of a positive reinforcement, negative
reinforcement, positive punishment, or negative punishment:
, Alex frequently disrupts class by getting out of his seat without permission. To reduce this
behavior, his teacher removes his privilege to participate in the next group activity. Negative
punishment
what are the four components of defining behavior? 1. be clear, concise, and complete
2. use objective unbiased terms
3. use measurable terms
4. use observable terms
For each behavior, evaluate whether it is:
- observable (Can the behavior be seen or heard?)
- measurable (Can the behavior be counted or quantified?)
- unbiased (Is the behavior described objectively without judgment?)
- clear, concise, and complete (Is the behavior description specific and detailed?)
"The student frequently taps their pencil on the desk during quiet work time." observable-
yes
measurable-yes
unbiased-yes
clear, concise, and complete-yes
For each behavior, evaluate whether it is:
- observable (Can the behavior be seen or heard?)
- measurable (Can the behavior be counted or quantified?)
- unbiased (Is the behavior described objectively without judgment?)
- clear, concise, and complete (Is the behavior description specific and detailed?)
"The student is being disruptive during group activities." observable- no
negative reinforcement and an example removing something unpleasant to increase
behavior
ex: if student finishes work early and can leave class sooner, this motivates timely completion.
positive punishment and an example adding something unpleasant to decrease a behavior
ex: if a student talks out of turn and must stay after class, the extra time is a positive
punishment for their behavior
negative punishment and an example removing something pleasant to decrease behavior
ex: if a student disrupts class and loses free time, the loss of free time acts as a negative
punishment
choose whether the outcome is an example of a positive reinforcement, negative
reinforcement, positive punishment, or negative punishment:
Ren consistently turns in his homework on time. As a reward for his good behavior, his teacher
allows him to choose a fun activity to do at the end of the week. Positive reinforcement
choose whether the outcome is an example of a positive reinforcement, negative
reinforcement, positive punishment, or negative punishment:
After repeatedly talking out of turn during class, Diego is given extra homework assignments to
complete at home. Positive punishment
choose whether the outcome is an example of a positive reinforcement, negative
reinforcement, positive punishment, or negative punishment:
, Alex frequently disrupts class by getting out of his seat without permission. To reduce this
behavior, his teacher removes his privilege to participate in the next group activity. Negative
punishment
what are the four components of defining behavior? 1. be clear, concise, and complete
2. use objective unbiased terms
3. use measurable terms
4. use observable terms
For each behavior, evaluate whether it is:
- observable (Can the behavior be seen or heard?)
- measurable (Can the behavior be counted or quantified?)
- unbiased (Is the behavior described objectively without judgment?)
- clear, concise, and complete (Is the behavior description specific and detailed?)
"The student frequently taps their pencil on the desk during quiet work time." observable-
yes
measurable-yes
unbiased-yes
clear, concise, and complete-yes
For each behavior, evaluate whether it is:
- observable (Can the behavior be seen or heard?)
- measurable (Can the behavior be counted or quantified?)
- unbiased (Is the behavior described objectively without judgment?)
- clear, concise, and complete (Is the behavior description specific and detailed?)
"The student is being disruptive during group activities." observable- no
