CBC Applied Behavior Analysis Foundations & Principles 2

Question 1

Negative reinforcement is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Removing an aversive stimulus following a behavior, thereby increasing that behavior

Answer

Negative reinforcement strengthens behavior by removing or avoiding an aversive stimulus when the behavior occurs, making the behavior more likely in the future.

Question 2

A continuous reinforcement (CRF) schedule means that:

Accepted Answer

Every occurrence of the target behavior is reinforced

Answer

CRF involves reinforcing every single instance of the target behavior, which is typically used during the initial acquisition phase of learning.

Question 3

Which reinforcement schedule produces the highest and most consistent rate of responding and is most resistant to extinction?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio (VR)

Answer

Variable ratio schedules produce the highest rates of responding and are most resistant to extinction because reinforcement is unpredictable and tied to the number of responses.

Question 4

Extinction in ABA refers to:

Accepted Answer

Withholding the reinforcer that previously maintained a behavior, resulting in a decrease

Answer

Extinction involves identifying and withholding the reinforcer that has been maintaining a behavior, causing the behavior to decrease and eventually cease.

Question 5

An 'extinction burst' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A rapid increase in behavior frequency or intensity when extinction is first implemented

Answer

An extinction burst is the temporary increase in the frequency, intensity, or variability of a behavior that often occurs at the onset of an extinction procedure.

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CBC Applied Behavior Analysis Foundations & Principles 2