Decreasing Behavior (RBT)

Which of the following is an example of a motivating operation?

Jan is hungry, so she works harder to get crackers as a reward.

Variables that play a role in the frequency and intensity of behavior or the effectiveness of reinforcement for behaviors are called:

Motivating operations.

Escape extinction works by:

Not allowing the individual to escape what they were trying to avoid.

Which of the following is an example of a behavior that could be placed on a differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) plan?

Rosa sings instead of screaming.

Which of the following are common reasons or "functions" of behavior?

-Gain attention -Gain items -Escape -Sensory stimulation

At what point should a behavior reduction plan be considered?

When environmental variables for behavior are ruled out.

Type 1 punishment involves:

Adding a condition to reduce a behavior.

In which situations are differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior (DRL) used?

Behaviors that are acceptable at low rates.

Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves:

Setting an interval for the problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing if it is not displayed.

What is the difference between differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) and differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI)?

The replacement behavior selected in DRA does not have to be incompatible with the problem behavior.

Which of the following is an example of a type 1 punishment?

When Austin hits his sister, his mother reprimands him and he doesn't hit her anymore.

Which of the following is an example of escape extinction?

When Gray refuses to do a task, the task is kept near him until he attempts it.

Under which of the following circumstances should extinction not be used?

When it could cause harm to the individual or others in the environment.

Which of the following could ensure that an intervention involving the use of punishment is effective?

Collecting and reviewing intervention data.

What is the best course of action to take in the event of an extinction bust?

Continue the intervention.

Which of the following functions of behavior involves avoiding a task or interaction?

Escape.

Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?

Paying a speeding ticket.

Punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to:

Reduce the behavior.