Chapter 7

What is the definition of Operant Conditioning?

• The introduction of a desirable or pleasant stimulus after a behavior

• A voluntary response that is strengthened or weakened by consequences that follow.

• A method that can be used to help teach specific behaviors.

• Association between two stimuli, resulting in a learned response

What is not one of the 4 principles to operant conditioning in the classroom?

• Be clear about what is to be taught

• Present material in small amounts

• Teach first things last

• Allow students to learn at their own pace

Which is not one of the 6 behavioral modifications?

• Contingency Contracting 

• Premack Principle

• Token Economies

• Blooms Taxonomy

How can shaping be useful in the classroom?

(more than one corrct answer)

• Great test scores

• Select the target behavior

• Choose potential reinforcers

• Reinforce newly established behaviors

Who was the father of operant conditioning?

Positive and negative reinforcement share the same goal.

• True

• False

Strengthening a target behavior by removing an aversive stimulus is...

• Positive reinforcement

• Punishment

• Negative reinforcement

• Extinction

Strengthening a target behavior by presenting a positive reinforcer is...

• Positive reinforcement

• Punishment

• Negaive reinforcement

• Extintion

What weakens a target behavior by presenting an aversive stimulus?

• Positive reinforcement

• Punishment

• Negaive reinforcement

• Extinction

Causing a target behavior to cease by ignoring it

• Positive reinforcement

• Punishment

• Negative reinforcement

• Extinction