Nicole is caught lying to her parents and loses her driving privileges. As a result, Nicole no longer lies to her parents. This is an example of:
a. positive punishment
b. negative reinforcement
c. negative punishment
d. extinction
Question 2Two major categories of aversive events used in positive punishment procedures are ___________ and ___________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 3Andrew was removed from class because he swore at his teacher. As a result of being removed from class activities, Andrew continues to swear at his teacher. This is an example of:
a. positive punishment
b. negative punishment
c. positive reinforcement
d. none of the above
Question 4Which punishment by the application of aversive activities procedure involves positive punishment for the problem behavior and negative reinforcement for engaging in requested behavior?
a. overcorrection
b. contingent exercise
c. physical restraint
d. guided compliance
Question 5Which procedure(s) decreases a behavior or makes it less likely to occur?
a. positive punishment
b. positive reinforcement
c. negative reinforcement
d. A and C
Question 6Which category of behavioral intervention is the treatment of last resort?
a. negative punishment
b. negative reinforcement
c. positive punishment
d. time-out
Question 7Andrew was removed from class because he swore at his teacher. As a result of being removed from class activities, Andrew never swears at his teacher again. This is an example of:
a. positive punishment
b. extinction
c. negative punishment
d. negative reinforcement
Question 8In contingent exercise, what must the learner do following the problem behavior?
a. correct the environment damaged by the behavior
b. comply with the task that was requested prior to the problem behavior
c. repeatedly engage in the correct behavior
d. engage in an effortful behavior that is not related to the problem behavior.
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