SPE 526 Module 2 Questions and Answers 100%
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Which of the following is an example of punishment?
(Hint: think about the definition and the effects of punishment) - ANSWER
Chocolate was delivered for each correct match-to-sample response; however, the
correct response decreases over time.
(HINT: Whether the stimulus is a reinforcer or a punisher is determined by its
function on behavior, not by its intended use)
Katie had food poisoning from shellfish earlier this week. When she went out for
dinner with friends, she selected pork over shellfish. This scenario is an example
of: - ANSWER Negative reinforcement and positive punishment
If all options below are examples of punishment, which of these is an example of
positive punishment? - ANSWER A remedial trial contingent upon incorrect
response.
Which of the following is the best example of positive reinforcement? -
ANSWER Receiving 5 bucks for cleaning room.
Which of the following statement is correct?
Statement 1: Reinforcer is a stimulus change that has a constant effect on
behavior.
Statement 2: Reinforcer is a stimulus change that is relative to context.
, (HINT: Is the reinforcer effect constant or relative?) - ANSWER Statement 2 is
correct.
To facilitate the acquisition of a new skill, which of the following should be
considered?
(HINT: how to use reinforcement effectively?) - ANSWER Continuous and
immediate reinforcement should be used.
Which of the following statement is correct?
Statement 1: If an individual received a reinforcer accidentally for a response, due
to continuity, the increase in the response in the future may be a result of the
individual believing that the response could produce reinforcement.
Statement 2: Reinforcement may accidentally reinforce superstitious behavior due
to temporal proximity, but the organism does not need to be aware of the relation
between the response and reinforcement.
(HINT: automaticity of consequence) - ANSWER Statement 2 is correct.
Which of the following is an example of discriminated avoidance contingency?
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Which of the following is an example of punishment?
(Hint: think about the definition and the effects of punishment) - ANSWER
Chocolate was delivered for each correct match-to-sample response; however, the
correct response decreases over time.
(HINT: Whether the stimulus is a reinforcer or a punisher is determined by its
function on behavior, not by its intended use)
Katie had food poisoning from shellfish earlier this week. When she went out for
dinner with friends, she selected pork over shellfish. This scenario is an example
of: - ANSWER Negative reinforcement and positive punishment
If all options below are examples of punishment, which of these is an example of
positive punishment? - ANSWER A remedial trial contingent upon incorrect
response.
Which of the following is the best example of positive reinforcement? -
ANSWER Receiving 5 bucks for cleaning room.
Which of the following statement is correct?
Statement 1: Reinforcer is a stimulus change that has a constant effect on
behavior.
Statement 2: Reinforcer is a stimulus change that is relative to context.
, (HINT: Is the reinforcer effect constant or relative?) - ANSWER Statement 2 is
correct.
To facilitate the acquisition of a new skill, which of the following should be
considered?
(HINT: how to use reinforcement effectively?) - ANSWER Continuous and
immediate reinforcement should be used.
Which of the following statement is correct?
Statement 1: If an individual received a reinforcer accidentally for a response, due
to continuity, the increase in the response in the future may be a result of the
individual believing that the response could produce reinforcement.
Statement 2: Reinforcement may accidentally reinforce superstitious behavior due
to temporal proximity, but the organism does not need to be aware of the relation
between the response and reinforcement.
(HINT: automaticity of consequence) - ANSWER Statement 2 is correct.
Which of the following is an example of discriminated avoidance contingency?
