Applied Behavior Analysis Exam 2
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reinforcement - correct answer the process in which the occurrence of a behavior is followed by a
consequence that results in an increase in the future probability of the behavior.
positive reinforcement - correct answer The occurrence of a behavior is followed by the addition of a
stimulus (reinforcer) or an increase in the intensity of a stimulus, which results in the strengthening of a
behavior.
negative reinforcement - correct answer The occurrence of a behavior, is followed by the removal of a
stimulus (an aversive stimulus) or a decrease in the intensity of a stimulus, which results in the
strengthening of the behavior.
operant behavior - correct answer a behavior that is strengthened through the process of
reinforcement. Acts on the environment
reinforcer - correct answer the consequence that strengthens operant behavior
escape contingency - correct answer the occurrence of the behavior results in the termination of an
aversive stimulus that was already present when the behavior occurred. That is, the person escapes
from the aversive stimulus by engaging in a particular behavior and that behavior is strengthened.
avoidance - correct answer the occurrence of the behavior prevents an aversive stimulus from
occurring. That is, the person avoids the aversive stimulus by engaging in a particular behavior and that
behavior is strengthened.
unconditioned reinforcer - correct answer a stimulus that is naturally reinforcing because the capacity
for out behavior to be strengthened by the stimulus has survival value.
, conditioned reinforcer - correct answer a stimulus that was once neutral (not function as a reinforcer)
but became established as a reinforcer by being paired with an unconditional reinforcer or an already
established conditioned reinforcer.
generalized conditioned reinforcer - correct answer when conditioned reinforcer is paired with a wide
variety of other reinforcers.
motivating operations - correct answer alter the value of a reinforcer.
establishing operations - correct answer makes a reinforcer more potent. establishes the effectiveness
of a reinforcer.
abolishing operations - correct answer makes a reinforcer less potent. decreases the effectiveness of a
reinforcer.
extinction - correct answer when a behavior has been reinforced for a period of time and was no longer
reinforced, so the behavior stopped occurring.
extinction burst - correct answer increase in frequency, duration, or intensity of the unreinforced
behavior during the extinction process.
spontaneous recovery - correct answer natural tendency for the behavior to occur again in situations
that are similar to those in which it occurred and was reinforced before extinction.
punishment - correct answer the process in which a behavior is followed by a consequence that results
in a decrease in the future probability of the behavior.
Question and answers 100% correct
2026/2027
reinforcement - correct answer the process in which the occurrence of a behavior is followed by a
consequence that results in an increase in the future probability of the behavior.
positive reinforcement - correct answer The occurrence of a behavior is followed by the addition of a
stimulus (reinforcer) or an increase in the intensity of a stimulus, which results in the strengthening of a
behavior.
negative reinforcement - correct answer The occurrence of a behavior, is followed by the removal of a
stimulus (an aversive stimulus) or a decrease in the intensity of a stimulus, which results in the
strengthening of the behavior.
operant behavior - correct answer a behavior that is strengthened through the process of
reinforcement. Acts on the environment
reinforcer - correct answer the consequence that strengthens operant behavior
escape contingency - correct answer the occurrence of the behavior results in the termination of an
aversive stimulus that was already present when the behavior occurred. That is, the person escapes
from the aversive stimulus by engaging in a particular behavior and that behavior is strengthened.
avoidance - correct answer the occurrence of the behavior prevents an aversive stimulus from
occurring. That is, the person avoids the aversive stimulus by engaging in a particular behavior and that
behavior is strengthened.
unconditioned reinforcer - correct answer a stimulus that is naturally reinforcing because the capacity
for out behavior to be strengthened by the stimulus has survival value.
, conditioned reinforcer - correct answer a stimulus that was once neutral (not function as a reinforcer)
but became established as a reinforcer by being paired with an unconditional reinforcer or an already
established conditioned reinforcer.
generalized conditioned reinforcer - correct answer when conditioned reinforcer is paired with a wide
variety of other reinforcers.
motivating operations - correct answer alter the value of a reinforcer.
establishing operations - correct answer makes a reinforcer more potent. establishes the effectiveness
of a reinforcer.
abolishing operations - correct answer makes a reinforcer less potent. decreases the effectiveness of a
reinforcer.
extinction - correct answer when a behavior has been reinforced for a period of time and was no longer
reinforced, so the behavior stopped occurring.
extinction burst - correct answer increase in frequency, duration, or intensity of the unreinforced
behavior during the extinction process.
spontaneous recovery - correct answer natural tendency for the behavior to occur again in situations
that are similar to those in which it occurred and was reinforced before extinction.
punishment - correct answer the process in which a behavior is followed by a consequence that results
in a decrease in the future probability of the behavior.
