APPLIED BEHAVIOUR ANALYSIS

What is reinforcement in applied behaviour analysis?

• Reinforcement is not a key concept in applied behavior analysis.

• Reinforcement in applied behavior analysis is the process of increasing the likelihood of a desired behavior by providing a consequence immediately after the behavior occurs.

• Reinforcement is only effective if provided long after the behavior occurs.

• Reinforcement is the process of decreasing the likelihood of a desired behavior by providing a consequence immediately after the behavior occurs.

Define punishment in the context of applied behaviour analysis.

• Punishment is the process of reinforcing a behavior to make it more likely to happen.

• Punishment is the presentation of an aversive stimulus or the removal of a reinforcing stimulus to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.

• Punishment involves ignoring a behavior to decrease its occurrence.

• Punishment is the act of rewarding a behavior to increase its frequency.

Explain the concept of extinction in applied behaviour analysis.

• Extinction involves stopping the delivery of reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, leading to a decrease in the occurrence of that behavior.

• Extinction involves rewarding the behavior to increase its occurrence

• Extinction is a method used to reinforce behaviors

• Extinction leads to an immediate increase in the behavior being targeted

How does a token economy system work in behaviour modification?

• Token economy system works by punishing undesired behaviors with tokens.

• Token economy system works by reinforcing desired behaviors with tokens that can be exchanged for rewards.

• Token economy system works by ignoring all behaviors.

• Token economy system works by randomly distributing tokens without any relation to behavior.

What is prompting and how is it used in behaviour analysis?

• Prompting is a technique used in behavior analysis to confuse individuals about the desired behavior.

• Prompting is a technique used in behavior analysis to discourage individuals from desired behavior.

• Prompting is a technique used in behavior analysis to reward individuals for incorrect behavior.

• Prompting is a technique used in behavior analysis to provide cues or hints to guide individuals towards the desired behavior.

Describe the process of chaining in behaviour modification.

• Chaining is the process of punishing each step of the behavior individually

• Chaining involves rewarding every step of the behavior without linking them together

• Chaining in behavior modification means skipping steps in the behavior sequence

• The process of chaining in behavior modification involves breaking down a complex behavior into smaller steps, teaching each step individually, and then linking them together to form the complete behavior.

What is task analysis and how is it used in applied behaviour analysis?

• Task analysis is only used in theoretical research and not in practical applications.

• Task analysis is the process of breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps. In applied behavior analysis, it is used to teach individuals new skills by systematically teaching each step in a sequence until the entire task is learned.

• Task analysis involves analyzing the behavior of individuals without breaking it down into steps.

• Task analysis is the process of analyzing data in a task-oriented manner.

Why is measurement important in behaviour analysis?

• Measurement leads to biased data in behavior analysis

• Measurement complicates the analysis process in behavior analysis

• Measurement is irrelevant in behavior analysis

• Measurement provides objective and quantifiable data for accurate assessment and evaluation.

Explain the concept of behaviour shaping.

• Behavior shaping is a technique used in cooking to shape food into desired forms.

• Behavior shaping is a technique used in astronomy to predict celestial movements.

• Behavior shaping is a technique used in psychology to gradually modify behavior by reinforcing small steps towards a desired goal.

• Behavior shaping is a technique used in geology to study rock formations.

What is an antecedent in the context of behaviour analysis?

• A behavior that follows a stimulus

• A reinforcement schedule

• A consequence of a behavior

• A stimulus or event that precedes a behavior and can influence the likelihood of that behavior occurring.