Decreasing Behavior

25 July 2022
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Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO) involves:
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Setting an interval for the problem behavior not to be displayed and reinforcing if it is not displayed
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The quote "All behavior has a communicative intent" (Carr, 1977) can be best explained by the statement:
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Behavior always serves a purpose for the person engaging in the behavior.
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Differential reinforcement works by:
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Reinforcing only the behaviors that should be increased while removing reinforcement from behaviors that should be decreased.
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What is the difference between differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) and differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI)?
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The replacement behavior selected in DRA does not have to be incompatible with the problem behavior.
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Which of the following is an example of overcorrection?
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Marty had to clean the bathroom wall because she wrote on it.
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In which situations are differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior (DRL) used?
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Behaviors that are acceptable at low rates
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Extinction works by:
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Abruptly stopping reinforcement for problem behavior
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Escape extinction works by:
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Not allowing the individual to escape what they were trying to avoid
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Extinction of behavior maintained by positive reinforcement works by:
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Taking away the reinforcer for problem behavior
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What is the best course of action to take in the event of an extinction burst?
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Continue the intervention.
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Punishment is the result of a stimulus following a behavior that serves to:
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Reduce the behavior
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Type 1 punishment involves:
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Adding a condition to reduce a behavior
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Which of the following functions of behavior involves avoiding a task or interaction?
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Escape
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Which of the following is an example of negative punishment?
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Paying a speeding ticket
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Which of the following is an example of positive punishment?
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Telling someone "no" when they are about to run into the street
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At what point should a behavior reduction plan be considered?
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When environmental variables for behavior are ruled out