IncorrectQuestion 1
0/ 1pts
The two variables represented on a graph are:
the independent and dependent variables
time and behavior
the extraneous and controlling variables
frequency and outcome
IncorrectQuestion 2
0/ 1pts
In a(n) _____________ research design, baseline and treatment conditions are
conducted in rapid succession and compared to each other.
A-B-A-B
multiple-baseline
changing-criterion
alternating-treatments
Question 3
1/ 1pts
An A-B design does not demonstrate a functional relationship between the
treatment and the target behavior because there is no:
change in the target behavior
statistical test of significance
replication
validation
IncorrectQuestion 4
0/ 1pts
On a graph ___________ is indicated on the Y axis and ________________ is
indicated on the X axis.
time, behavior
behavior, time
frequency, duration
time, treatment
IncorrectQuestion 5
0/ 1pts
The level of the target behavior is recorded on the:
horizontal axis
vertical axis
x-axis
abscissa
IncorrectQuestion 6
0/ 1pts
Which of the following is a type of multiple-baseline design?
across-subjects
across- staff
across-time
all of these
Question 7
1/ 1pts
A teacher records the biting behavior of a child before and after treatment is
implemented. This is an example of a(n) ____________ design.
A-B-A-B
A-B
Multiple-baseline
Alternating treatments
Question 8
1/ 1pts
Which of the following is NOT a question to ask when trying to decide
whether a situation represents positive or negative reinforcement?
what is the behavior?
did the stimulus appear to be pleasant?
was the stimulus added or removed?
was the behavior more likely to occur?
Question 9
1/ 1pts
A telemarketer has to make a certain number of calls before a sale is made.
However, the telemarketer does not know the exact number of calls that will
be required in order to make a sale. This is an example of a _________
schedule of reinforcement:
fixed ratio
variable ratio
fixed interval
variable interval
Question 10
1/ 1pts
Whenever Matt makes a 3 point shot, his basketball coach makes him run
one less lap in practice. As a result Matt is more likely to hit 3 point shots.
This is an example of:
the Premack Principle
respondent behavior
negative reinforcement
positive reinforcement
Question 11
1/ 1pts
Timmy swears whenever his mom makes broccoli for dinner. Timmy’s mom
always sends him to his room without dinner when he swears. As a result,
Timmy is more likely to swear when his mom makes broccoli. This is an
example of:
positive reinforcement
punishment
negative reinforcement
extinction
Question 12
1/ 1pts
Which schedule of reinforcement produces high, steady rates of responding
with very little interruption after delivery of the reinforcer?
fixed ratio
fixed interval
variable ratio
variable interval
Question 13
1/ 1pts
Barry throws the football into the stands after scoring a touchdown, and is
cheered by the fans. As a result, Barry is more likely to throw the ball into
the stands whenever he scores a touchdown. This is an example of:
negative reinforcement
positive reinforcement
punishment
satiation
Question 14
1/ 1pts
In a ____________ reinforcement schedule, the reinforcer is delivered for the
first response following an average of X amount of time.
fixed interval
variable interval
fixed ratio
variable ratio
Question 15
1/ 1pts
Andrew wants to play baseball with his friends. Before Andrew can play, his
parents tell him that he has to clean his room, which he hates to do.
Requiring Andrew to clean his room before he can play baseball with his
friends is an example of:
punishment
the Premack Principle
escape behavior
negative reinforcement
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