Cognitive Behavior Modification Quiz

What are the main goals of cognitive behavior modification?

• To modify thoughts and beliefs to change behavior

• To make students overly dependent on a teacher

• To teach students self-management techniques to manage their own behavior

• To rely solely on externally controlled interventions

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of cognitive behavior modification?

• Behavior is mediated by cognitive events (thoughts, beliefs)

• A change in cognitive thoughts results in a change of behavior

• All persons are passive participants in their learning

• All persons are active participants in their learning

What is one advantage of self-management training in cognitive behavior modification?

• It allows teachers to teach students techniques to be less dependent on the teacher

• It increases external control over student behavior

• It eliminates the need for self-monitoring and self-evaluation

• It reduces student engagement in the learning process

Nick, a second-grade student, blurted out answers in class without first raising his hand. He realized that his behavior was disruptive to the class, but he did not seem to be able to control it. Nick was given a chart to record his hand-raising behavior. Every time he would raise his hand to get permission to answer a question, he was to put a slash mark on the chart. Which part of CBM is this scenario describing?

• Self Monitoring

• Self Evaluation

• Self Reinforcement

True or False: The three procedures of self-management training (self-monitoring, self-evaluation, self-reinforcement) must be done in order and in isolation.

• True

• False

Alexandra has difficulty paying attention during instruction. Ms. Torri decided to train Alexandra in Self Management. Alexandra set a realistic goal. Alexandra and Ms. Torri decided that when she reached her goal, she would be rewarded with 5 minutes of extra computer time. Which part of CBM is the extra computer time describing?

• Self-monitoring

• Self-evaluation

• Self-reinforcement

What is self-evaluation in cognitive behavior modification?

• Comparing ones performance with a criterion or goal

• Recording the frequency of a particular behavior

• Choosing and delivering a reinforcer

• Saying generic statements to oneself

What is self-reinforcement in cognitive behavior modification?

• When the practitioner or student chooses and delivers a reinforcer after the appropriate behavior

• Recording the frequency of a particular behavior

• Comparing performance with a criterion or goal

• An example would be when a student completes a behavior log

Which of the following is an example of cognitive behavior modification?

• Self-instructional training

• Teacher-centered instruction

• Passive observation

• External reinforcement

How can cognitive behavior modification strategies be generalized outside of school?

• By modeling the behavior and discussing its relevance in various situations

• By relying solely on external reinforcement

• By avoiding the use of strategies outside of school

• By not practicing and applying the strategies outside of school