PSY 263 ch9 quiz

Which one of the following is the best example of the use of the Premack principle?

Being allowed to play basketball at a friend's house after you finish your homework

Which one of the following is the best example of intrinsic reinforcement?

Feeling good about your own generosity toward a less fortunate classmate

Which one of the following accurately describes the difference between negative reinforcement and punishment?

Negative reinforcement increases the frequency of behavior, whereas punishment decreases it.

Three of the following teacher behaviors illustrate cueing as a way of dealing with inappropriate behavior. Which one does not illustrate cueing?

Putting a student in time-out after she's insulted a classmate

Edward is severely beaten by his alcoholic father on several occasions. Before long, Edward begins to shake whenever his father approaches. In this situation, Edward's father is:

a conditioned stimulus

Which one of the following is a primary reinforcer?

a glass of water

In Mr. Medeiros's classroom, students are given play money each time they turn in an assignment; they receive additional amounts of money if the assignment is turned in on time and if it is done correctly. At the end of each week, students can use their play money to purchase special privileges (free time, special privileges, etc.). Mr. Medeiros's approach can best be characterized as:

a token economy

In the middle of a difficult exam, Robert tells his teacher that his stomach hurts, and the teacher immediately sends him to the school nurse. On several later occasions when he has a difficult test or assignment, Robert again tells his teacher that he doesn't feel well. Each time he is sent to the school nurse without completing his work. From a behaviorist perspective, we can say that Robert is:

being negatively reinforced for complaining about his stomach

A boy who is beaten severely by his alcoholic father begins to show signs of fearing not only his father but other men as well. His fear of men who have not beaten him is an example of:

generalization

Nick is extremely anxious whenever he takes a test. If we look at this situation from the perspective of classical conditioning, we can help Nick reduce his test anxiety by:

giving him a few easy tests when he is feeling relaxed