COMD 4450: CHILD COMD: MODULE 15:
BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Positive reinforcers - ANS encouraging stimuli that increase the frequency of a positive
behavior when they are presented
adding something to encourage good behavior
negative reinforcers - ANS removing an unpleasant stimulus that increases the frequency of
behavior when it is removed
taking something away to encourage good behavior
negative reinforcement examples - ANS finishing homework so you don't get TV privileges
taken away
if you get a good test grade then you don't have to do your chores
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, positive reinforcement example - ANS student earns A on an exam, mother pays him 10$
student does well with their homework, they get a sticker
a child goes potty in the toilet, they get a piece of candy
main difference between positive and negative reinforcement - ANS positive reinforcement
involves adding something desirable, negative reinforcement involves taking something
undesirable away
Automatic Reinforcement - ANS The response itself directly produces the reinforcing
consequence. That is, the consequence is NOT mediated by another person, but rather
mediated independently and automatically by oneself
automatic reinforcement example - ANS child hits himself after getting a question wrong
scratching an insect bite upon an itchy sensation
child rocking when they get anxious
stimulus withdrawal - ANS Withdrawal of stimulus that maintains or increases the behavior
immediately after a response
types of stimulus withdrawal - ANS 1) Time Out
2) Response Cost
3) Extinction
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BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
2026
Positive reinforcers - ANS encouraging stimuli that increase the frequency of a positive
behavior when they are presented
adding something to encourage good behavior
negative reinforcers - ANS removing an unpleasant stimulus that increases the frequency of
behavior when it is removed
taking something away to encourage good behavior
negative reinforcement examples - ANS finishing homework so you don't get TV privileges
taken away
if you get a good test grade then you don't have to do your chores
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
1
, positive reinforcement example - ANS student earns A on an exam, mother pays him 10$
student does well with their homework, they get a sticker
a child goes potty in the toilet, they get a piece of candy
main difference between positive and negative reinforcement - ANS positive reinforcement
involves adding something desirable, negative reinforcement involves taking something
undesirable away
Automatic Reinforcement - ANS The response itself directly produces the reinforcing
consequence. That is, the consequence is NOT mediated by another person, but rather
mediated independently and automatically by oneself
automatic reinforcement example - ANS child hits himself after getting a question wrong
scratching an insect bite upon an itchy sensation
child rocking when they get anxious
stimulus withdrawal - ANS Withdrawal of stimulus that maintains or increases the behavior
immediately after a response
types of stimulus withdrawal - ANS 1) Time Out
2) Response Cost
3) Extinction
@COPYRIGHT 2026/2027 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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