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Question 1
In which of the following instances can shaping be used?
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all of these
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Question 2
In successive approximations of the target behavior are
differentially reinforced until the individual engages in the target behavior.
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shaping
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Question 3
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In shaping, the steps that are used on the way to developing the target behavior are
referred to as:
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successive approximations
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Question 4
During shaping what is responsible for the emergence of novel behaviors?
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extinction burst
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Question 5
Which of the following is NOT a guideline involved in shaping?
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choosing the shaping steps
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Question 6
The extinction burst is valuable in shaping because
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it leads to novel behaviors that may be an approximation to the
target behavior
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Question 7
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Jerry is a professional football player who injured his knee while running during a
game. Jerry has had surgery and his knee is fully healed, but he is afraid to put
pressure on it because he doesn’t want to re-injure it. The trainer implements a plan
in which he first differentially reinforces standing, then walking, then jogging, and
finally running at full speed. This is an example of using shaping to:
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reinstate a previous behavior
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Question 8
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Which of the following strategies is used when a target behavior is not occurring at
all?
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shaping
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Question 9
Which of the following is(are) involved in the process of learning language?
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reinforcement
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Question 10
What is the first thing that should be done before implementing shaping?
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define the target
behavior
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Question 11
Which of the following behavioral principles is(are) involved in shaping?
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A and C
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Question 12
In shaping:
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all of these
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Question 13
Shaping would NOT be an appropriate procedure to use when
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A and C
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Question 14
Differential reinforcement of each successive approximation involves:
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B and C
In shaping language in a young child, what is typically the starting behavior?
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babbling
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Question 15
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