Behavior Modification Quiz

example of negative reinforcement

A parent nags a child each night about completing his/her chores. Child grows tired of the nagging and completes the chores.

attention Praise Rewards

Behavior modification should include: _______________- giving a child attention is a positive reinforcer. Spending time with a child and verbally acknowledge his/her "efforts" towards good behavior can be a powerful behavior modification technique ________________- another positive consequence is praise. Praising a child for a job that is well done encourages the behavior to be repeated. ________________- tangible rewards such as earning a new toys will increase desired behaviors. Tangible rewards do not need to cost money. Free rewards such as a trip to the park for young children and staying out 30 minutes past their curfew for teenagers can work like magic.

example of negative reinforcement

Child complains about going to school. Child hates country western music. Parent turns up country western music very loudly all the way to school. Child stops complaining Music is turned off.

example of negative reinforcement

Child misbehaves on the bus. Parent rides the bus with child to school until child stop misbehaving.

Natural consequences

Consequences are positive punishers and they are most effective when they are _________________. ________________ are excellent behavior modifiers, even for adults.

Consistent, immediate, effective

Consequences should be: 1.__________________ 2._________________ 3.__________________

different

Every child is _____________.1. What works to modify the behavior of one child might not work to modify the behavior of another child. For example, sending a child who enjoys time alone to his/her room might not be very effective in modifying that child's behavior. If the child does not enjoy electronics, taking away electronics is not likely to modify his/her behavior.

as soon as possible.

For behavior modification to be effective, it should be used ______________________.

Example of negative punishment

If a child throws a temper tantrum and the parent uses active ignoring.

example of positive reinforcement

If a school-aged child completes his/her homework without being told to do it and without arguing, the child earns 30-minutes of time to play videogames or talk on the cellphone

Example of positive punishment

If a school-aged child uses unacceptable language after being told not to use it, he/she must write 100 times. I will not use......

example of positive reinforcement

If a teen-ager who is enrolled in a challenging subject, receives a passing grade in the subject, he/she is rewarded with a night out (dinner & a movie) or with funds for a date.

example of positive reinforcement

If a young child places his/her dishes in the sink when finished eating and the child is told "Good for you!" You put your dishes in the sink before I asked you to do it."

Example of positive punishment

If a young child's room is a mess; clothes and toys are everywhere. When you check the room, if it is a mess, child receives extra chores.

Example of positive punishment

If teenager comes home after curfew and does not call to inform parents of reason for missing curfew, teenager must listen to long lecture on responsibility.

example of negative punishment

Placing a child in time-out. The child is taken away from an environment that he/she enjoys and is placed in a sterile non-enjoyable environment.

Example of natural consequences

Running out of gas, when one fails to get gas, or losing the keys because one fails to keep them in the same place.

How can teachers use behavior modification techniques in the classroom?

Teachers can use behavior modification techniques in their classrooms to increase desirable student behaviors and to decrease undesirable behaviors. Behavior modification is based on the idea that desirable behaviors should lead to positive consequences and that undesirable behaviors should lead to negative consequences. When behavior modification is used consistently, student behaviors slowly change. Classroom discipline that relies mostly on positive reinforcement is usually very effective. Examples of positive reinforcement include praise, a reward system, or a token economy.

Example of negative punishment

When a teenager brings home poor grades, but he/she clearly has the ability to achieve better grades; the teenager loses his/her cellphone.

negative punishment

involves taking away something in response to negative behavior.

positive punishment

involves the presentation of a negative consequence in response to a negative behavior. An example is using natural consequences. For example, if a child does not complete his/her homework, the child receives a bad grade.

negative reinforcement

is taking something unpleasant away to reinforce good behavior. You are not actually doing anything negative. For example, your child may choose to do their homework without being reminder to avoid nagging.

positive reinforcement

using a reward for positive behavior to make sure the child continues with the desired behavior. It is the most effective method of shaping behavior because it is the most pleasant. For example, praise and reward are both used