RBT Reinforcement Strategies 2

Question 1

A child earns a sticker for every 5 math problems completed. Which schedule of reinforcement is this?

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Fixed ratio (FR5)

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Variable ratio (VR5)

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Fixed interval (FI5)

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Variable interval (VI5)

Question 2

Which schedule of reinforcement is associated with the HIGHEST resistance to extinction and the most persistent responding?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio

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Fixed ratio

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Fixed interval

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Continuous reinforcement

Question 3

An RBT delivers praise every 3 minutes regardless of what the client is doing. Which type of reinforcement schedule is being used?

Accepted Answer

Fixed time (noncontingent reinforcement)

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Fixed ratio

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Fixed interval

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Variable interval

Question 4

What is meant by 'schedule thinning' in the context of reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

Changing from a continuous reinforcement schedule to a more intermittent schedule as behavior is acquired

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Removing reinforcement entirely once a behavior reaches mastery

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Increasing the frequency of reinforcement during difficult tasks

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Providing smaller amounts of the reinforcer for each response

Question 5

What is the term for the temporary increase in rate, intensity, or variability of a behavior that occurs at the beginning of extinction?

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Extinction burst

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Behavioral contrast

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Spontaneous recovery

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Generalization gradient

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement?

Accepted Answer

A child is given a break from demands after completing a work task correctly

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A child receives a token for sitting quietly

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A child is sent to time-out for hitting

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A child's food item is taken away when they throw it

A child earns a sticker for every 5 math problems completed.Which schedule of reinforcement is this?