RBT Behavior Reduction Strategies 4

Question 1

Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI) requires that the replacement behavior:

Accepted Answer

Cannot physically occur at the same time as the problem behavior

Answer

DRI targets a replacement behavior that is physically incompatible with the problem behavior so both cannot occur simultaneously.

Question 2

Time-out from positive reinforcement is classified as which type of procedure?

Accepted Answer

Negative punishment

Answer

Time-out removes access to positive reinforcers contingent on behavior, which classifies it as negative punishment.

Question 3

A behavior plan calls for withholding all social attention when a client whines. After two weeks, whining has increased. The RBT should:

Accepted Answer

Continue the extinction plan, as this is likely an extinction burst

Answer

An increase in behavior during extinction is a common extinction burst and does not necessarily indicate the plan is ineffective.

Question 4

Which of the following is an antecedent-based strategy for reducing problem behavior?

Accepted Answer

Modifying the environment to prevent problem behavior from occurring

Answer

Antecedent interventions modify conditions before behavior occurs to reduce the likelihood of problem behavior.

Question 5

Spontaneous recovery in extinction refers to:

Accepted Answer

A previously extinguished behavior reappearing after a period of time

Answer

Spontaneous recovery occurs when an extinguished behavior reappears temporarily after a pause, even without new reinforcement.

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