In the classroom, Tamia will call out, leave her seat, throw books on the floor, cry and sing out loud. Every time she demonstrates and of these behaviors, her teacher will stop what he is doing and talk to her. The behaviors are all part of the same
a. response class
b. topography
c. intensity
d. covert behavior
Ques. 2One reason why replacement behaviors may fail is
a. the use extrinsic reinforcers
b. failure to select a replacement behavior that is supported by the natural environment
c. choosing a replacement behavior in terms of what you want a student to do.
d. the use of contrived reinforcers
Ques. 3Which of the following is an example of a well defined replacement behavior?
a. The target behavior is off-task activities during science. The replacement behavior is getting an A in science.
b. The target behavior is hitting peers on the playground. The replacement behavior is not hitting.
c. The target behavior is disrupting class during group discussion. The replacement behavior is sitting quietly when others are speaking and raising a hand to be called on before speaking during group discussions.
d. The target behavior is on-task during math. The replacement behavior is not talking to peers and not playing with objects.
Ques. 4Which of the following is an acceptable description of daydreaming?
a. thinking about anything other than work.
b. looking out the window
c. not paying attention
d. glazed, detached and uninterested
Ques. 5Which of the following sufficiently defines a target behavior:
a. The target behavior is disrupting the class which includes making the instructor angry and irritated.
b. The target behavior is disrespect, which includes cursing at staff, refusing to follow directions, and tardiness.
c. The target behavior is destruction of property, which includes writing on desks, tearing worksheets, tearing books and breaking manipulatives.
d. The target behavior is laziness, which includes not completing tasks.
Ques. 6Which of the following is not a behavior:
a. smiling
b. laughing
c. feeling sad
d. crying
Ques. 7The reinforcer for Jeremiah's behavior is:
a. primary
b. sensory
c. tangible
d. exchangeable
Ques. 8Jeremiah is being:
a. negatively reinforced for his behavior.
b. positively reinforced for his behavior.
Ques. 9Reinforcement has occurred when:
a. a specific behavior leads to a consequence
b. there is a decrease in inappropriate behavior
c. the behavior increases or maintains following the presentation of a reinforcer
d. presentation of the reinforcer is contingent on the occurrence of a desired behavior
Jeremiah cries every morning and tells his mother he does not want to ride the bus or go to school. He tantrums, yells and kicks as his mother walks him to the bus and escorts him to his seat. She then gives him a toy to play with while he rides the bus. Jeremiah stops crying and plays with the toy. This pattern is repeated every day.
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