Unit 8-Establishing Reinforcers

Which best describes a generalized conditioned reinforcer?

A conditioned reinforcer has been paired with a variety of other reinforcers.

When a behavior produces a reinforcing consequence through direct contact with the physical environment, the process is _______ reinforcement.

Automatic.

Which of the following is an example of socially-mediated positive reinforcement?

Bob orders food at a restaurant, and the server brings it to him.

A(n) ______ reinforcer becomes established as a reinforcer by being paired with another reinforcer.

Conditioned

When Todd gets mosquito bites on his body, he puts medication on the bites and the medication relives the itching. As a result, Todd is more likely to put medication on his mosquito bites in the future. What type of consequence is the medication?

Conditioned reinforcer

Money is an example of a(n):

Conditioned reinforcer.

Social praise can be considered a(n) ______ and _______ reinforcer.

Conditioned, socially-mediated.

Which of the following is an example of socially-mediated negative reinforcement?

Deon asks his roommate to turn the music off while he studies, and the roommate turns the music off.

Which of the following is not an example of a conditioned reinforcer?

Food

Unconditioned reinforcer:

Food, water, escape from heat

Which of the following is an example of a socially-mediated reinforcement contingency?

Michelle orders a steak dinner at the restaurant, and the server brings it to her.

Which is the best example of a generalized conditioned reinforcer?

Money

Which of the following is(are) conditioned reinforcers?

Money and tokens

When Todd gets mosquito bites on his body, he puts medication on the bites and the medication relives the itching. As a result, Todd is more likely to put medication on his mosquito bites in the future. What type of reinforcement occurred in this scenario?

Negative reinforcement.

The consequence that strengthens an operant behavior is _______.

Reinforcement

Which of the following is an example of a behavior that is automatically reinforced?

Singing alone in the car and smiling.

Which type of reinforcement occurs when the reinforcer is delivered through actions of other people?

Social reinforcement

Unconditioned reinforcers are:

Stimuli, such as food and water, that are inherently reinforcing for individuals.