Behavior Reduction and Ethics Flashcards
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Noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) as a behavior reduction procedure works by:
Answer: Delivering the reinforcer on a fixed time schedule regardless of the target behavior
NCR delivers the reinforcer on a time-based schedule independent of the target behavior, which reduces the motivating operation for engaging in that behavior.
Which of the following is an example of response blocking?
Answer: A therapist physically prevents a child from hitting by intercepting their arm
Response blocking physically prevents the completion of a target behavior without applying contingent aversive stimulation, making it a protective procedure rather than a punisher.
The BACB prohibits behavior analysts from engaging in which of the following?
Answer: Dual relationships that might impair professional judgment or harm clients
BACB ethics code prohibits multiple relationships (dual roles) with clients because they can compromise objectivity, lead to exploitation, and harm client welfare.
Which schedule of reinforcement produces a high and steady rate of responding that is MOST resistant to extinction?
Answer: Variable ratio
Variable ratio schedules produce high, steady response rates and the greatest resistance to extinction because the reinforcer is unpredictable in terms of number of responses required.
A behavior that is maintained by automatic (sensory) reinforcement is MOST difficult to treat because:
Answer: The reinforcer is intrinsic and cannot always be identified or withheld
Automatically reinforced behavior produces its own sensory consequence, making it challenging to withhold the reinforcer and implement standard extinction procedures.
Which of the following is the MOST appropriate first step when problem behavior suddenly increases?
Answer: Conduct an ABC analysis to identify antecedents and consequences
A sudden increase in problem behavior warrants collecting ABC data to identify potential environmental changes in antecedents and consequences before modifying the intervention.