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

Answer

Fixed ratio schedules reliably produce a post-reinforcement pause followed by rapid responding as the ratio requirement approaches completion.

Question 2

Preference assessments are conducted primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Identify potential reinforcers for an individual

Answer

Preference assessments identify stimuli that may function as reinforcers for a specific individual by observing their selection or engagement with various items.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

It produces steady, moderate responding resistant to extinction

Answer

Variable interval schedules produce steady, moderate rates of responding that are highly resistant to extinction because the learner cannot predict when reinforcement will occur.

Question 4

Noncontingent reinforcement (NCR) reduces problem behavior primarily through:

Accepted Answer

Abolishing the motivating operation for the behavior

Answer

NCR delivers the maintaining reinforcer on a time-based schedule, which abolishes the motivating operation that drives the problem 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

Answer

Tokens should be immediately and repeatedly paired with backup reinforcers so they acquire conditioned reinforcing value quickly.

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

(ABAT) Applied Behavior Analysis Test Practice Test

ABAT ABAT Reinforcement Systems and Token Economies 2