WorksheetsReinforcers
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a concrete reinforcer?
A physical object that when given decreases a behavior.
Verbal conformation of a job well done.
A physical object that when given increases a behavior.
A concrete block.
What is a danger of utilizing social reinforcement in this scenario?
Rosie repeatedly speaks out during the lesson. The teacher addresses her in front of the class by saying, "Rosie, I understand that this topic may not be your favorite, but you need to respect that other students are learning." Rosie disregards her teacher's statement but is pleased because she has gotten attention.
Addressing the student in front of others causes embarrassment so Rosie will not speak in class again.
Rosie has learned that speaking during class will get her attention from her teacher. She will likely continue speaking in class.
Rosie's behavior may continue to worsen because bad behavior got her attention.
What is an example of an activity reinforcer?
Stickers
Pizza Party
High Five
A Smile
A reinforcer is any stimulus that (a) a response.
What reinforcement method is being used in this scenario?
A teacher calmly reminds a middle school student to quietly close their locker door. After the student quietly shuts the door, the teacher smiles and thanks the student.
Concrete
Activity
Social
What is positive feedback?
When a physical stimulus is needed to implement a behavior.
When a student needs repeated praise to continue good behavior.
When a positive reaction is enough to reinforce a behavior.
When a positive reaction is NOT enough to reinforce a behavior.
