When people reinforce themselves, can their behavior change?

When people reinforce themselves, can their behavior change?
 
  a. Yes, it is likely.
  b. No, it is not likely.
  c. Yes, but only if they use a mediator.
  d. Only temporarily

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Question 2

In order for self-reinforcement to be effective:
 
  a. models must also be reinforced.
  b. some punishment must be the alternative.
  c. the reinforcer must be a weak one.
  d. longer-term contingencies must exist.

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Question 3

David asked Abby to be his mediator. If they share reinforcers:
 
  a. His plan has less chance of success.
  b. He must be sure she is willing to cooperate.
  c. They may inadvertently sabotage the plan.
  d. They may injure the relationship.

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Question 4

You should reinforce mediators for mediating because:
 
  a. of the Premack principle.
  b. it strengthens their mediating.
  c. you share reinforcers with them.
  d. all behaviors have consequences.

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Question 5

Which of the following is false?
 
  a. Praise for change is less important than most other reinforcers.
  b. Using mediators increases the chances of success.
  c. The ideal reinforcer is balanced between too important and too trivial.
  d. The Premack principle means that a frequently performed act can reinforce a less frequentlyperformed one.

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Question 6

In self-modification, a mediator should:
 
  a. offer advice on the best way to change.
  b. dispense reinforcers contingently.
  c. initiate change.
  d. act as a go-between with others.