Quiz 13

Self monitoring is best defined as: A. none of the above B. A procedure whereby persons observe the behavior of someone else and systematically record the events surrounding the target behavior C. A procedure whereby persons observe their own behaviors and record only the occurrences of the target behavior D. A procedure whereby persons observe their behavior systematically and record the occurrences and nonoccurrence of the target behavior and any stimuli that could trigger that behavior

D

The first step in conducting an effective self-management program is: A: asking a friend to take money from you and given it back when you do the behavior of interest B. Using a probability discounting model to determine the likelihood you can even commit to a self-management plan C. using a competing behavior to minimize the inappropriate behavior D.specifying goals and defining the behavior to be changed

D

This type of self-management tactic involves self-generated verbal responses, covert or overt, that function as response prompts for a desired behavior. A. Self-monitoring B. Self-determination C. Habit reversal D. Self-instruction

D

If you wanted to decrease an undesired behavior like snacking at night, what type of self-administered consequence would be most useful? A.none of the above B. self-management analogue positive punishment C. self-management analogue negative reinforcement D. self-management analogue of positive reinforcement

B

A type of management tactic that typically involves the use if self-awareness training, competing response training, and motivation techniques is: A. Self-monitoring B. Self-management C. Habit reversal D. Self-introspection

C

What are some reasons to use self- management? A. Maintain healthy habits B. Delay gratification for unhealthy reinfrocers and increase quality for life for long-term reinforcers-term delayed C. all of the above D. accomplish difficult tasks E. attain personal goals

C