Chapter 11: Prevention Through Specific Reinforcement Applications Quiz

What is the Premack Principle also known as?

• Grandma's Law

• The Reinforcement Principle

• The Contingency Contract

• The Token Economy

Answer explanation

The Premack Principle is also known as Grandma's Law. It states that a preferred activity can be used to reinforce a less preferred activity.

What is the purpose of a token economy in the classroom?

• To exchange tokens for backup reinforcers

• To teach self-management skills

• To increase group cohesiveness and teamwork

• To provide intrinsic motivation to students

Answer explanation

The purpose of a token economy in the classroom is to exchange tokens for backup reinforcers.

What are the two components of a token system?

• Tokens and intrinsic motivation

• Backup reinforcers and group cohesiveness

• Backup reinforcers and intrinsic motivation

• Tokens and backup reinforcers

Answer explanation

The two components of a token system are tokens and backup reinforcers. These components are essential for implementing a successful token system.

What is a contingency contract?

• A self-management skill that involves setting goals

• A reinforcement system where tokens are exchanged for backup reinforcers

• A system where students work together for a common reinforcer

• An agreement between a student and adult that delineates what each party will do

Answer explanation

A contingency contract is an agreement between a student and adult that delineates what each party will do. It ensures clear expectations and responsibilities.

What is an advantage of using contingency contracting as a reinforcement system?

• The student has input into the system

• It increases group cohesiveness and teamwork

• It is easy to use

• It provides intrinsic motivation to students

Answer explanation

Contingency contracting allows students to have input into the system, promoting their engagement and motivation.

What is the purpose of group reinforcement systems?

• To provide intrinsic motivation to students

• To exchange tokens for backup reinforcers

• To increase group cohesiveness and teamwork

• To teach self-management skills

Answer explanation

Group reinforcement systems are used to increase group cohesiveness and teamwork, promoting a sense of unity and collaboration among students.

What is an independent group contingency?

• Reinforcement for all students is contingent upon the performance of one or more individual students

• Students must meet a predetermined criterion in order for students to receive reinforcement

• Students work together for a common reinforcer

• The same reinforcer is available for all students in the group

Answer explanation

An independent group contingency is when the same reinforcer is available for all students in the group.

What are the three approaches for determining criterion in an interdependent group contingency?

• Students are allowed to award themselves a reinforcer if they determine that they met criterion for the target behavior

• The teacher models the behavior while talking aloud, the teacher talks aloud while the student performs the behavior, the teacher whispers and the student talks aloud while performing the behavior

• The same reinforcer is available for all students in the group, students work together for a common reinforcer, reinforcement for all students is contingent upon the performance of one or more individual students

• All students must meet a predetermined criterion, the criterion is based on an average performance for the group, all students must meet a minimum level of performance

Answer explanation

The three approaches for determining criterion in an interdependent group contingency are: all students must meet a predetermined criterion, the criterion is based on an average performance for the group, and all students must meet a minimum level of performance. This is the correct choice.

What are the five skill areas of self-management?

• Independent, interdependent, dependent, self-instruction, self-reinforcement

• Tokens, backup reinforcers, contingency contracting, group reinforcement, self-management

• Premack Principle, token economy, contingency contract, group reinforcement, self-management

• Setting goals, self-monitoring, self-evaluation, self-instruction, self-reinforcement

Answer explanation

The five skill areas of self-management are setting goals, self-monitoring, self-evaluation, self-instruction, and self-reinforcement. These skills help individuals effectively manage their own behavior and achieve desired outcomes.

What is the purpose of self-reinforcement in self-management?

• To allow students to award themselves a reinforcer if they determine that they met criterion for the target behavior

• To increase group cohesiveness and teamwork

• To exchange tokens for backup reinforcers

• To provide intrinsic motivation to students

Answer explanation

Self-reinforcement in self-management allows students to reward themselves if they meet the target behavior criteria, promoting intrinsic motivation.