FoxyLearning Intro to Verbal Behavior Quiz
"I am guilty is an admission.
secondary tact
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. From "Fragments on Life" by Ralph Waldo Emerson: "The tongue is prone to lose the way, not so the pen, for in a letter we have not better things to say, but surely say them better."
formal
In the example below, the italicized phrase is multiply controlled. The main source is thematic. Classify the second source as either a fragmentary or non-fragmentary source. She sells sea shells by the sea shore.
fragmentary
In the example below, the italicized word is multiply controlled. The main source is thematic. Classify the second source as either a fragmentary or non-fragmentary source. Saying "stimulus" while reading this partially completed sentence: "A response is elicited by a st_____________."
fragmentary
In the example below, the italicized word is multiply controlled. The main source is thematic. Classify the second source as either a fragmentary or non-fragmentary source. Saying "vinyl is final."
fragmentary
A child learns to say "42" as a result of hearing "6 times 7." The child then hears "7 times 6" and says "42."
generic extension
Having learned to say "tree" in the presence of oaks and maples, you now see a white pine for the first time and say "tree."
generic extension
Saying "water" as a result of seeing the word "ocean."
intraverbal
You have learned to say "verbal behavior" when you see the words in the font that you are reading now. Later you see the same words in a completely different font and still say "verbal behavior." Saying "verbal behavior" even when the words are in a different font ________ an example of generic extension.
is
You haven't eaten in several hours and could be reinforced currently by any kind of food. You say to a friend, "I haven't eaten in several hours." Your friend says, "Good, that's right. You haven't eaten in several hours." You don't smile but repeat the statement as you walk towards the refrigerator. Your saying "I haven't eaten in several hours" is a:
mand
You have learned to say "espadrille" as an intraverbal controlled by the following definition: "A sandal with a canvas upper and roped sole." Now someone describes some footwear by saying "It is a sandal with a canvas upper and a leather sole." You say, "That's an espadrille."
metaphorical control
Having learned to say "tree" in the presence of oaks and maples, you now see a lilac bush for the first time and say "tree."
metaphorical extension
A child learns to say "books" when she sees a bookshelf filled with books. She later sees an empty bookshelf and says "books."
metonymical extension
When we teach a child to say "red" by showing him several red circles, he may later say "red" when he sees a blue circle.
metonymical extension
Saying "aardvark" as a result of hearing someone say, "What is that animal in the cage?" when an actual aardvark is in the cage.
multiple controlling variables
The response "double" in this advertisement for a photocopying pick-up and delivery service: "With one call, our copy expert will be there on the double."
multiple controlling variables
Saying "There is a dog, a German Shepherd" as the result of seeing a German Shepherd.
multiple responses
You see a new pick-up truck in your neighbor's driveway and say, "Nice truck." The next day you see the truck again, but say, "Nice pick-up."
multiple responses
A child having learned to say "pounding" under a variety of circumstances now says, "I have a pounding headache."
neither
Someone is trying to identify a photograph of a person. You say, "That's Aunt Gertrude." The other person then says, "You're right, it is Gertrude."
neither
You have learned to say "Mozart" as a result of having heard several of his piano concertos. Now, while listening to a piano concerto of a totally different style by Wagner, you say "Mozart."
neither
Saying "aardvark" as a result of seeing an aardvark and saying "armadillo" as a result of seeing an armadillo.
neither (i.e. singular control)
Writing "chili" as a result of seeing the word "enchilada."
neither echoic nor copying a text
Saying "response" as a result of hearing the word "stimulus."
neither formal similarity nor p2p
Saying "fox" as a result of seeing a fox.
non-echoic
Saying "stop" as a result of seeing a stop sign.
non-echoic
You say "ice cream" as a result of seeing the word "ice cream."
non-echoic
In the example below, the italicized phrase is multiply controlled. The main source is thematic. Classify the second source as either a fragmentary or non-fragmentary source. Saying "make like a drum and beat it."
non-fragmentary
You have again forgotten (a common problem of yours) that the reptile you are looking at is called a crocodile. Then you overhear some little kid say "crocodile" and as a result you find yourself saying, "Oh, yes, that's right...crocodile."
non-supplementary
You have never learned that the animal you are looking at is called a crocodile and you overhear someone talking about a crockpot, but have no tendency to say "crocodile" as a result
non-supplementary
A tendency to say "alligator" as the result of hearing someone say "alligator" in the presence of an alligator at the zoo.
non-supplemtary
"He is not well," controlled by the fact that the listener's reacting as though "he is sick" would be currently reinforcing to the speaker.
none of these
"He is not well," controlled by the fact that you just heard someone ask, "Is he well?"
none of these
"He is not well," controlled by the presence of the written words, "He is not well."
none of these
A child learns that the object on which she eats in the dining room is a table. One morning at breakfast, she sits down at the same place and says that she is going to eat at the "table."
none of these
Saying "beer can" as a result of seeing a beer can.
none of these
If we want to reinforce correct tacting of "chair" by a child, which of the following features are relevant? Check each stimulus feature that is relevant. Check all that apply.
presence or absence of a back number of places for people to sit
"He is well," controlled by certain visual characteristics (e.g., flushed skin and red, watery eyes).
primary tact
What you said is true."
primary tact
You record a series of vowel sounds and then play them back, telling someone it is a message of some kind and asking them to tell you what it says.
probe - formal supplement
A Rorschach ink blot test.
probe - thematic supplement
You ask a person standing on top of a lookout tower what she sees.
probe- thematic supplement
A person is trying to remember another name for a pig. Expecting them to say "hog," you say, "It rhymes with dog."
prompt - formal supplement
A person is trying to remember another name for a pig. Expecting them to say "hog," you say, "Have you had your swine flue shot yet?"
prompt - thematic supplement
An empty cookie jar (that was full when you left the room) prompts you to say to a child, "Does your stomach ache? You must have a stomachache."
public accompaniment
You tell a child "that hurts" on the basis of seeing bruised skin on the arm.
public accompaniment
You ask someone for a cigarette and she refuses to give it to you. In the past, you sometimes have received a cigarette when you asked. Asking for it now is an example of:
Verbal behavior
Saying "hooker" in the presence of your college friend, but in describing the same person to your grandmother, you say "lady of the night."
audience control
Talking a lot about what a terrible class you are taking, but you suddenly stop talking about how terrible the class is when the professor walks into the room.
audience control
Saying "stimulus" as a result of hearing the word "stimulus."
both formal similarity and p2p
Writing the word "stimulus" as a result of seeing the word "stimulus" written.
both formal similarity and p2p
Printing the word "chili" in capital letters as a result of seeing the word written in cursive.
copying a text
Writing the words "coca-cola" as a result of seeing them written with ten-foot high letters on a billboard.
copying a text
Saying "ice cream" as a result of hearing someone say "ice cream."
echoic
Saying "no smoking" as a result of hearing someone else say the same thing.
echoic
Saying "student" as the result of hearing someone say the word "student."
echoic
When someone tells you their name and you repeat it so that you will remember it.
echoic
You say "ZEB" as the result of hearing someone say "ZEB."
echoic
You are trying to think of examples of establishing operations and are having a difficult time. Not being able to think of an example is an example of a(n):
establishing operation
Your smelly uncle gets out a cigarette and then finds that he does not have any matches or a lighter. Having a cigarette that needs to be lit is an example of a(n):
establishing operation
Saying the word "stimulus" as a result of hearing the word "stimulus."
formal control
Writing "stimulus" as a result of seeing the written word "stimulus."
formal control
Writing the letter Q as a result of seeing the letter Q written on a piece of paper.
formal similarity
Writing "water" as a result of hearing "bread and..."
intraverbal
Saying "duck" as the result of hearing someone say "soup."
intraverbal - thematic control
A child learns to say "chair" in the presence of a straight-backed, wooden chair and then later says "chair" in the presence of a new, large, rounded, over-stuffed chair. Saying "chair" in the presence of the over-stuffed chair ________ an example of generic extension. is not
is
The first time a child goes to the zoo, he learns to make the response "zebra" in the presence of a zebra. Later when he returns to the zoo and sees the same animal, he again says "zebra." Saying "zebra" on the return trip to the zoo ________ an example of generic extension.
is not
The same child sees an animal (an aardvark) and asks his father what the name of the animal is. His father says "aardvark" and then as a result, the child says "aardvark." The child's response ________ an example of generic extension.
is not
When someone learns to say "guitar" in the presence of a guitar and then later sees a banjo for the first time and says "guitar," calling the banjo a "guitar" ________ an example of generic extension.
is not
A child is acting very badly. Her mother comes into the room and says nothing, but merely points to the child's room. The pointing is an example of:
mand
You have an important appointment and when you check the time on your cell phone, you find that you forgot to charge it and it is dead. You ask a person standing nearby, "What time is it?" Asking the person this question is:
mand
You emit the response "milk" and someone presents you with a glass of milk. This increases the probability that you will say milk in the future under similar circumstances. This is an example of:
mediated reinforcement
You write the word "water" as a result of hearing someone say "water," and someone says "correct." This increased your tendency to write "water" as a result of hearing someone say "water." This is an example of:
mediated reinforcement
Someone presents you with a picture of a dog and you say "dog." Presenting the picture of the dog is an example of:
neither
You write the word "milk" as a result of hearing someone say "water," and someone says "That's dumb!" The effect is a decrease in your tendency to write "milk" as a result of hearing someone say "water." Someone's saying "That's dumb!" is an example of:
neither
Salivating as a result of hearing the word "chili."
neither echoic nor copying a text
Saying "chili" as a result of seeing the word "chili" written.
neither echoic nor copying a text
Writing "chili" as a result of hearing the word "chili."
neither echoic nor copying a text
You say "ice cream" as the result of hearing someone say "popsicle."
non-echoic
You say "ice cream" as the result of wanting some.
non-echoic
You write the word "ice cream" as a result of hearing someone say it.
non-echoic
Your instructor writes the next assignment on the whiteboard and then you write it in your notebook.
non-echoic
ou see someone yawn and as a result find yourself yawning.
non-echoic
"A doughnut looks a lot like the letter "o" and you tend to say "o" whenever you see a doughnut. The doughnut is a visual stimulus that is:
non-verbal
A bee when it flies produces an auditory stimulus that we call a buzzing sound. That buzzing sound is a(n):
non-verbal
Someone picks up a rock and throws it at you. Seeing the throwing motion and the approaching rock can be considered a visual stimulus that is:
non-verbal
You see the word "Pepsi" written in the sky and say "Those are really large letters." The size of the letters is a visual stimulus feature that is:
non-verbal
You are walking on some ice and you slip and fall. Falling is an example of:
non-verbal behavior
Your ophthalmologist shines a bright light in your eye to get your pupil to contract. Shining the bright light is an example of:
non-verbal behavior
As a result of the person refusing to give you a cigarette in the previous question, you go out and buy a pack, open it, and take out a cigarette. Taking out the cigarette is an example of:
non-verbal bx
You turn on a light switch and the lights come on. This results in an increase in your tendency to turn on lights by turning on the switch. The lights coming on is an example of:
non=mediated reinforcement
Saying "stupid sign" as a result of seeing a sign that has "no smoking" written on it.
none of these
Saying "water" as a result of seeing a lake.
none of these
Saying "water" as the result of water deprivation.
none of these
Talking a lot about what a terrible class you are taking, and continuing to do so even after the professor walks into the room.
none of these
You're watching TV and a horrible commercial with Kim Kardashian comes on. You immediately grab the remote and turn the volume down so that you no longer hear her voice. Turning the volume down is:
none of these
Writing "BAJ" as the result of hearing someone say "TEK."
none of these (echoic, copying a text, taking dictation
Writing "textbook" as the result of hearing someone say "classroom."
none of these (echoic, copying a text, taking dictation)
Saying "duck" in order to get someone to get out of the way of something that has been thrown at them.
none of these - thematic control
Auditory stimulation that results from windshield wipers moving back and forth that could sound like the phrase "You're late."
not a response-product
The visual stimulation produced by the shape of an actual fox.
not a response-product
The stimulus is the written letter "a" and the response is the vocal response "a."
not p2p
The stimulus is the written letter "w" and the response is the written response "double-you."
not p2p
The vocal response "dog" is controlled by the written word "cat."
not p2p
You write the word "cite" as a result of seeing the written word "sight."
not point-to-point correspondence
if we want to reinforce correct responses (tacts) to triangles by a child, which of the following features are relevant? Check each stimulus feature that is relevant. Check all that apply.
number of sides closed or open figure
Saying "stimulus" as a result of seeing the written word "stimulus."
p2p
The vocal response "cat" is controlled by the written word "cat."
p2p
Writing the word "stimulus" as a result of hearing it spoken.
p2p
The vocal response "cat" is controlled by the auditory stimulus "cat."
point-to-point correspondence
The auditory stimuli produced by someone who is standing behind you making the vocal response "fox."
response-product
The visual stimulation produced by a person making the sign for "mountain" with their hands using sign language.
response-product
Saying "fat" in the presence of your 350-pound friend and saying "skinny" in the presence of your 85-pound friend.
tact
You see a pencil on a desk and say "pencil." Someone overhears you and hands you one of their pencils. You say, "No, thank you." Your saying "pencil" is an example of:
tact
Saying "dog" as a result of hearing a dog bark.
tact - thematic control
Saying "goose" as a result of seeing a duck.
tact - thematic control
Saying "loud" as a result of hearing someone shout "duck."
tact - thematic control
Writing "BAJ" as the result of hearing someone say "BAJ."
taking dictation
Writing "calendar" as a result of hearing someone say "calendar."
taking dictation
Saying "DAK" as a result of seeing the word "DAK" written.
textual
Saying "no smoking" as a result of seeing a sign that has "no smoking" written on it.
textual
Saying "water" as a result of seeing the word "water" written
textual
Someone holds up a card with the word "duck" on it and you say "duck."
textual - formal control
Saying "response" as a result of seeing the word "stimulus."
thematic control
Saying "water" as a result of water deprivation.
thematic control
Someone picks up a rock and throws it at you, but you don't see the person do it. Your friend says "duck." The auditory stimulus that results from your friend's vocal behavior is:
verbal
You are driving down the road and see a sign that says "Beware of falling rocks." The sign is a visual stimulus that is:
verbal
You see the word "Pepsi" written in the sky. The spatial relationships between the letters and their overall pattern is a(n) _______________ stimulus that evokes the response "Pepsi."
verbal
Someone asks you how many cookies you would like and you hold up two fingers. He then gives you two cookies. In the past when you did this you got two cookies. Holding up two fingers is an example of:
verbal behavior
You enter a very cold room, see that the window is open, and say, "Close the window, please." Someone else in the room then gets up and closes the window. This results in an increase in your tendency to say, "Close the window" in the future under similar conditions. This is an example of:
verbal behavior
You find an email address on a person's Facebook profile and write it down. Copying the email address is an example of:
verbal behavior
Writing "water" as a result of seeing a glass of water.
thematic control
As the result of seeing someone place a glass of water on the table in front of you, you say "water." Seeing someone place a glass of water on the table is a(n):
Sd
As a result of eating several cups of salted peanuts, you have an increased tendency to ask for water. Eating peanuts is an event that functions as a(n):
establishing operation
Writing "BEZ" as the result of seeing "BEZ" written on the bathroom wall.
copying a text
Writing "no smoking" as a result of seeing a sign that has "no smoking" written on it.
copying a text
Writing "textbook" as a result of seeing the word "textbook."
copying a text
"He is carrying a sort of briefcase." "Sort of" is controlled by the fact that it would be reinforcing if the listener reacted to "briefcase" as if it were a generically extended tact.
autoclitic mand
"May I have the book?" "The" is controlled by the fact that the listener providing a specific book (one that has been talked about before, for example) would currently be reinforcing to the speaker.
autoclitic mand
"He is not well," controlled by the fact that "well" is emitted under inappropriate circumstances.
autoclitic tact
"I admit that I am guilty."
autoclitic tact
"I ask you, what time is it?"
autoclitic tact
"I insist that he is wrong," as a result of the strength of the controlling relationship between "wrong" and its controlling variable.
autoclitic tact
"I know that's Jacob," said as a result of hearing footsteps.
autoclitic tact
"I see the book." "The" is controlled by the fact that the controlling variable that is currently strengthening "book" has recently strengthened that response.
autoclitic tact
"I think that's Jacob," said as a result of hearing footsteps.
autoclitic tact
"It is not winter yet. "Not" is controlled by the fact that "winter" is being emitted under inappropriate circumstances.
autoclitic tact
Saying "bow" (rhymes with "go") when you see an archer write "bow," but later saying "bow" (rhymes with "cow") when seeing an actor write "bow."
both
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. From Hamlet Act IV, Scene 4 by Shakespeare. In a churchyard Hamlet has this conversation with a gravedigger: Hamlet: "Whose grave's this?" Gravedigger: "Mine, sir." Hamlet: "I think it is yours, indeed, for you lie in it." Gravedigger: "You lie out of it, sir, and therefore 'tis not yours. For my part, I do not lie in it, and yet it is mine." Hamlet: "You do lie in it, to be in it and say it is yours. 'Tis for the dead, not the quick; therefore you lie."
both formal and thematic
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. Samuel Johnson, who boasted he could invent a pun on any subject, was asked to make up a pun about the King. He said immediately, "The King is not a subject."
both formal and thematic
You reinforce a child saying "it hurts" because you observe the child grimacing.
collateral response
You reinforce a child saying "it hurts" because your observe the child screaming.
collateral response
A tendency to say "crocodile" as a result of seeing a crocodile (but forgetting the name) and then hearing someone talking about the new crockpot cooker that he bought.
supplementary
Someone asks you what your uncle wants for his birthday and the answer is "on the tip of your tongue." The person then clears her throat and says, "I'm a bit hoarse." Suddenly you say, "I remember! He wanted shoes."
supplementary
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. A billboard at a gas station reads: "Say hello to good buy."
thematic
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. A guitar player who missed the same chord several times in a row is told by a friend, "Don't fret about it." (A fret is part of a guitar.)
thematic
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. An ad for an awesome new coffee: "FoxyCoffee leaves no grounds for complaint."
thematic
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. An ad for radio news says: "You don't need TV to get the picture."
thematic
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. From "Maggie May," a song by Rod Stewart: "And so I took my daddy's cue and made a livin' out of playing pool."
thematic
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. From "The Fire of Drift-Wood" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: "The leaves of memory seemed to make a mournful rustling in the dark
thematic
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. From "The Priest" by Joni Mitchell: "Then he took his contradictions out and splashed them on my brow."
thematic
For the example below, think of what the main thematic source is and what the secondary source is. Then indicate whether the secondary source is formal or thematic. The response to be analyzed is bold and in italics. Printed on the side of a garbage truck: "Our business is always picking up."
thematic