Question 1

Punishers, like reinforcers, are defined by their effect on behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Positive punishment is most often confused with .

Accepted Answer

A)  negative punishment
B)  negative reinforcement
C)  aversion therapy
D)  counterconditioning

Question 3

One way to make punishment more effective is to provide an alternative means of obtaining reinforcement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

David Camp and colleagues found that even a delay of only reduced the effectiveness of a punisher..

Accepted Answer

A)  2 seconds
B)  5 seconds
C)  10 seconds
D)  15 seconds

Question 5

It is common practice to begin punishment with a very weak punisher and gradually increase the intensity of the punisher until one finds an effective level of intensity.Is this a good idea? Why or why not?

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Question 6

Abnormal behavior may persist despite aversive consequences because it also produces reinforcing consequences.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Positive and negative punishment have in common that they both behavior.

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Question 8

One problem with extinction as a way of reducing the frequency of potentially harmful behavior is that .

Accepted Answer

A)  the behavior on extinction sometimes increases at first
B)  the results are not durable
C)  it is not covered by medical insurance
D)  ultimately, it makes the problem worse

Question 9

The use of punishers is so common that concluded that "The world runs on fear."

Accepted Answer

A)  Jack Nicholson
B)  Jack Robinson
C)  Jack Michaels
D)  Jack Sprat

Question 10

David Camp and colleagues found that, compared to a two-second delay in punishment, a 30-second delay resulted in .

Accepted Answer

A)  slightly greater response suppression
B)  slightly less response suppression
C)  about half as much response suppression
D)  about twice as much response suppression

Question 11

The two-process theory of punishment assumes that punishment involves .

Accepted Answer

A)  positive and negative reinforcement
B)  Pavlovian and operant learning
C)  positive and negative punishment
D)  reward training and escape training

Question 12

Generally speaking, the more intense a punisher, the .

Accepted Answer

A)  less it suppresses behavior
B)  more it suppresses behavior
C)  more important it is to have the response on extinction
D)  less important the reinforcement history

Question 13

The first formal studies of punishment were probably done by .

Accepted Answer

A)  Thorndike
B)  Watson
C)  Rosalie Rayner
D)  Pavlov

Question 14

When using punishment to suppress an undesirable behavior, it is important to provide alternative means of obtaining the reinforcers that have maintained that behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Research has shown that abnormal behavior is often .

Accepted Answer

A)  the result of unconscious urges
B)  an inappropriate way of obtaining appropriate reinforcers
C)  due to the misuse of punishment
D)  an effort to punish others

Question 16

The correct term for a stimulus that acts as a punisher is .

Accepted Answer

A)  asbestive
B)  admonitor
C)  adversive
D)  aversive

Question 17

Farmer Gable had a problem with motorcyclists riding across his meadow land, tearing up sod and frightening his cattle.He installed barbed wire fencing in the area and no longer had a problem.Gable's approach is best described as an example of .

Accepted Answer

A)  response prevention
B)  extinction
C)  differential reinforcement
D)  punishment A

Question 18

When disciplining their son, Jacob, Mr.and Ms Grinch begin with an extremely mild form of punishment and gradually increase its strength if the offenses continue.This procedure is likely to result in .

Accepted Answer

A)  violent outbursts from Jacob
B)  confusing Jacob
C)  the use of excessively strong aversives
D)  a rapid suppression of the unwanted behavior

Question 19

Delaying delivery of a punisher is most likely to .

Accepted Answer

A)  reduce its effectiveness
B)  increase its effectiveness
C)  have no impact on its effectiveness
D)  have variable and unpredictable effects on its effectiveness A

Question 20

How is the effectiveness of punishment affected by the availability of reinforcement?

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Answers might focus on the availability of reinforcement for the punished behavior or on the availability of reinforcement for alternative behaviors.

Exam 7: Operant Procedures:punishment

Punishers, like reinforcers, are defined by their effect on behavior.

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Positive punishment is most often confused with .

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One way to make punishment more effective is to provide an alternative means of obtaining reinforcement.

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David Camp and colleagues found that even a delay of only reduced the effectiveness of a punisher..

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It is common practice to begin punishment with a very weak punisher and gradually increase the intensity of the punisher until one finds an effective level of intensity.Is this a good idea? Why or why not?

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Abnormal behavior may persist despite aversive consequences because it also produces reinforcing consequences.

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Positive and negative punishment have in common that they both behavior.

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One problem with extinction as a way of reducing the frequency of potentially harmful behavior is that .

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The use of punishers is so common that concluded that "The world runs on fear."

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David Camp and colleagues found that, compared to a two-second delay in punishment, a 30-second delay resulted in .

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The two-process theory of punishment assumes that punishment involves .

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Generally speaking, the more intense a punisher, the .

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The first formal studies of punishment were probably done by .

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When using punishment to suppress an undesirable behavior, it is important to provide alternative means of obtaining the reinforcers that have maintained that behavior.

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Research has shown that abnormal behavior is often .

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The correct term for a stimulus that acts as a punisher is .

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Farmer Gable had a problem with motorcyclists riding across his meadow land, tearing up sod and frightening his cattle.He installed barbed wire fencing in the area and no longer had a problem.Gable's approach is best described as an example of .

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When disciplining their son, Jacob, Mr.and Ms Grinch begin with an extremely mild form of punishment and gradually increase its strength if the offenses continue.This procedure is likely to result in .

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Delaying delivery of a punisher is most likely to .

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How is the effectiveness of punishment affected by the availability of reinforcement?

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