TEST BANK for Behavior Modification: What
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1. A behavioral excess is:
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c) an appropriate behavior occurring to the wrong stimulus
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2. Which of the following is an example of behavior?
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a) hair color
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3. In behavior modification, motivation and intelligence refer to:
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8. Which of the following is an example of covert behavior?
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* a) a skier thinking, “I hope I don’t fall” b) a pitcher throwing a ball
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c) a student drinking coffee
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a) feelings of nervousness
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It Is and How To Do It
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a) hair color
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