ABAT ABAT Reinforcement Systems and Token Economies 2

Question 1

Which schedule produces a post-reinforcement pause followed by a high rate of responding?

Accepted Answer

Fixed ratio

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Variable interval

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Variable ratio

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Fixed interval

Question 2

Preference assessments are conducted primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify potential reinforcers for an individual

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Determine which behaviors to target first

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Measure baseline rates of behavior

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Assess skill deficits

Question 3

What is the primary advantage of using a variable interval schedule?

Accepted Answer

It produces steady, moderate responding resistant to extinction

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It produces the highest response rates

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It is the simplest schedule to implement

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It requires no timing device

Question 4

Noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) reduces problem behavior primarily through:

Accepted Answer

Abolishing the motivating operation for the behavior

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Punishment of the target behavior

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Reinforcing incompatible behavior

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Extinction of the target behavior

Question 5

When implementing a token economy, how should tokens initially be introduced?

Accepted Answer

Deliver tokens immediately paired with a known backup reinforcer

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Pair tokens with multiple backup reinforcers across many sessions before using them

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Give a large number of tokens at first to establish their value

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Use tokens only after the learner requests them

Question 6

Which type of reinforcement schedule is thinned to promote durable behavior maintenance?

Accepted Answer

Intermittent reinforcement

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Continuous reinforcement (CRF)

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Dense fixed ratio

Answer

Differential reinforcement of high rates