Question 1

In shaping language in a young child,what is typically the starting behavior?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​words
B)   ​nouns and verbs
C)   ​babbling
D)   ​sentences

Question 2

Provide an example of how shaping could be used to change a dimension of an existing behavior.​

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Shaping a new dimension of a behavior oc...

Question 3

When reinforcement for each approximation of the target behavior is eliminated ____________ occurs,and a ____________ behavior is then reinforced.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​an extinction burst;novel
B)   spontaneous recovery;desirable​
C)   ​punishment;desirable
D)   ​conditioning;prior

Question 4

Which of the following behaviors cannot be developed through shaping?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​self-injurious behaviors
B)   ​arguments between spouses
C)   ​animal tricks
D)   ​startle response to loud noise

Question 5

Reinforcement and punishment are the two principles involved in shaping.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In shaping,the steps that are used on the way to developing the target behavior are referred to as:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​tasks
B)   ​behavior gradients
C)   ​successive approximations
D)   ​intervals

Question 7

In _______________ successive approximations of the target behavior are differentially reinforced until the individual engages in the target behavior.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​conditioning
B)   ​prompting
C)   ​shaping
D)   ​positive reinforcement

Question 8

Differential reinforcement of each successive approximation involves:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​punishing the previous approximation
B)   ​extinguishing the previous approximation
C)   ​reinforcing the new approximation
D)   ​B and C

Question 9

A teacher uses shaping to increase the loudness of a withdrawn child's voice.This would be an example of using shaping to:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​reinstate a previous behavior
B)   ​change a dimension of an existing behavior
C)   ​generate a new topography of behavior
D)   ​create a new behavior

Question 10

A young child has just learned to say "ball" as a result of shaping.How do you bring the child's behavior of saying "ball" under stimulus control of a ball?​

Accepted Answer

By providing a reinforcer when...

Question 11

Which of the following indicates it is time to move from one shaping step to the next?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​the individual is successfully engaging in the behavior
B)   ​the individual is having difficulty with the approximation
C)   ​the individual asks to move to the next step

Question 12

In which of the following instances can shaping be used?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​to reinstate a previous behavior
B)   ​to develop a novel behavior
C)   ​to change a dimension of an existing behavior
D)   ​all of these

Question 13

Which of the following is true regarding shaping steps?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​each step should be a closer approximation to the target behavior
B)   ​a moderate behavior change between steps is best
C)   ​mastering one step facilitates behavior in the next step
D)   ​all of these

Question 14

In shaping:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​the target behavior is reinforced more and more over time
B)   ​successive approximations of the target behavior are reinforced
C)   ​the target behavior is reinforced when it occurs closer and closer to the discriminative stimulus
D)   ​all of these

Question 15

Sara wants to teach her cat Fluffy to use his paw to turn on the television.Sara differentially reinforces Fluffy's behavior of being within one foot of the television,being within one foot and facing the television,when Fluffy touches the television with his paw,when he touches the on button with his paw,and finally when Fluffy hits the on button with his paw.This is an example of using shaping to:​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​change a dimension of an existing behavior
B)   ​generate a novel behavior
C)   ​increase an existing behavior
D)   ​reinstate a previous behavior

Question 16

When using shaping,timing is not very important.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Using shaping to get a person to increase the strength of her grip would be an example of shaping a(n) :​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​novel behavior
B)   ​a new dimension of an existing behavior
C)   ​undesirable behavior
D)   ​respondent behavior

Question 18

When using shaping,each step should be ____________ to the target behavior.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​identical
B)   ​a closer approximation
C)   ​irrelevant
D)   ​B and C

Question 19

______________ is the starting behavior in the process of using shaping to develop language in a young child.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ is the starting behavior in the...

Question 20

Which of the following strategies is used when a target behavior is not occurring at all?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​differential reinforcement
B)   ​respondent conditioning
C)   ​punishment
D)   ​shaping

Exam 9: A: Shaping

In shaping language in a young child,what is typically the starting behavior?

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When using shaping,each step should be ____________ to the target behavior.

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Which of the following behaviors cannot be developed through shaping?

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When reinforcement for each approximation of the target behavior is eliminated occurs,and a behavior is then reinforced.

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Using shaping to get a person to increase the strength of her grip would be an example of shaping a(n) :

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Which of the following is true regarding shaping steps?

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In which of the following instances can shaping be used?

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A young child has just learned to say "ball" as a result of shaping.How do you bring the child's behavior of saying "ball" under stimulus control of a ball?

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By providing a reinforcer when...
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In _______________ successive approximations of the target behavior are differentially reinforced until the individual engages in the target behavior.

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In shaping:

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Differential reinforcement of each successive approximation involves:

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In shaping,the steps that are used on the way to developing the target behavior are referred to as:

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Which of the following strategies is used when a target behavior is not occurring at all?

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Which of the following indicates it is time to move from one shaping step to the next?

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When using shaping,timing is not very important.

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A teacher uses shaping to increase the loudness of a withdrawn child's voice.This would be an example of using shaping to:

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Provide an example of how shaping could be used to change a dimension of an existing behavior.

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Shaping a new dimension of a behavior oc...
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Reinforcement and punishment are the two principles involved in shaping.

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______________ is the starting behavior in the process of using shaping to develop language in a young child.

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Exam 9: A: Shaping

In shaping language in a young child,what is typically the starting behavior?​

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When using shaping,each step should be ____________ to the target behavior.​

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Which of the following behaviors cannot be developed through shaping?​

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When reinforcement for each approximation of the target behavior is eliminated ____________ occurs,and a ____________ behavior is then reinforced.​

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Using shaping to get a person to increase the strength of her grip would be an example of shaping a(n) :​

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Which of the following is true regarding shaping steps?​

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In which of the following instances can shaping be used?​

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A young child has just learned to say "ball" as a result of shaping.How do you bring the child's behavior of saying "ball" under stimulus control of a ball?​

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In _______________ successive approximations of the target behavior are differentially reinforced until the individual engages in the target behavior.​

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In shaping:​

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Differential reinforcement of each successive approximation involves:​

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In shaping,the steps that are used on the way to developing the target behavior are referred to as:​

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Which of the following strategies is used when a target behavior is not occurring at all?​

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Which of the following indicates it is time to move from one shaping step to the next?​

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When using shaping,timing is not very important.​

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A teacher uses shaping to increase the loudness of a withdrawn child's voice.This would be an example of using shaping to:​

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Provide an example of how shaping could be used to change a dimension of an existing behavior.​

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Reinforcement and punishment are the two principles involved in shaping.​

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______________ is the starting behavior in the process of using shaping to develop language in a young child.​

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In shaping language in a young child,what is typically the starting behavior?

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When using shaping,each step should be ____________ to the target behavior.

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Which of the following behaviors cannot be developed through shaping?

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When reinforcement for each approximation of the target behavior is eliminated occurs,and a behavior is then reinforced.

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Using shaping to get a person to increase the strength of her grip would be an example of shaping a(n) :

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Which of the following is true regarding shaping steps?

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In which of the following instances can shaping be used?

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A young child has just learned to say "ball" as a result of shaping.How do you bring the child's behavior of saying "ball" under stimulus control of a ball?

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By providing a reinforcer when...
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In _______________ successive approximations of the target behavior are differentially reinforced until the individual engages in the target behavior.

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In shaping:

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Differential reinforcement of each successive approximation involves:

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In shaping,the steps that are used on the way to developing the target behavior are referred to as:

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Which of the following strategies is used when a target behavior is not occurring at all?

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Which of the following indicates it is time to move from one shaping step to the next?

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When using shaping,timing is not very important.

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A teacher uses shaping to increase the loudness of a withdrawn child's voice.This would be an example of using shaping to:

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Provide an example of how shaping could be used to change a dimension of an existing behavior.

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Shaping a new dimension of a behavior oc...
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Reinforcement and punishment are the two principles involved in shaping.

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______________ is the starting behavior in the process of using shaping to develop language in a young child.

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