B-4 Quiz

What is positive reinforcement?

• A response followed by the removal of a stimulus that results in an increase in behavior

• A response followed by the presentation of a stimulus that results in an increase in behavior

• A response followed by the presentation of a stimulus that results in a decrease in behavior

• A response followed by the removal of a stimulus that results in a decrease in behavior

Which of the following is an example of positive reinforcement in everyday context?

• Saying 'no' to unwanted items using picture exchange cards

• Cracking your neck to remove a cramp

• Ordering a favorite coffee drink and receiving it

• Yelling to turn off loud music

In a clinical context, what serves as positive reinforcement for a client during mand training?

• Removing the unwanted item

• Playing loud music

• Delivering the requested item

• Praising the client

Why is it important for behavior analysts to conduct preference and reinforcer assessments with their clients?

• To identify what items and activities can serve as neutral stimuli

• To identify what items and activities can serve as punishment

• To identify what items and activities can serve as negative reinforcers

• To identify what items and activities can serve as positive reinforcers

What is negative reinforcement?

• A response followed by the presentation of a stimulus that results in an increase in behavior

• A response followed by the presentation of a stimulus that results in a decrease in behavior

• A response followed by the removal of a stimulus that results in an increase in behavior

• A response followed by the removal of a stimulus that results in a decrease in behavior

Which of the following is an example of negative reinforcement in everyday context?

• Ordering a favorite coffee drink and receiving it

• Cracking your neck to remove a cramp

• Yelling to turn off loud music

• Saying 'no' to unwanted items using picture exchange cards

In a clinical context, what serves as negative reinforcement for a patient when they yell to turn off loud music?

• Delivering the requested item

• Removing the unwanted item

• Playing loud music

• Praising the patient

What is the main paradigm at play in clinical situations involving treatment of interfering behavior?

• Positive reinforcement

• Neutral stimuli

• Punishment

• Negative reinforcement

Which of the following is NOT true about reinforcement?

• Reinforcement strategies should be included in interventions

• How others feel about something is indicative of whether it will be effective as reinforcement

• Competing reinforcers must be considered

• How we feel about something predicts whether it will function as reinforcement