Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

B36 > Review Study Guide: Miltenberger Chapter 6 - Punishment > Flashcards

Review Study Guide: Miltenberger Chapter 6 - Punishment Flashcards

1
Q

Time out is an example of ____ punishment.

A

negative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

A naturally punishing stimulus is a(n)

A

unconditioned punisher

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

A _____ is a consequence that follows a behavior, making the behavior less likely to occur in the future.

A

x punishment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

_______ is the process in which a stimulus is delivered following a behavior and the behavior decreases in the future.

A

positive punishment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

When a punisher is delivered following a target behavior, the target behavior will ____ in the future.

A

increase

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Punishment by withdrawal is another name for ____ punishment.

A

negative

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Nicholas used to come home late for supper until his parents started to take away a dollar of his allowance every time he was late. Nicholas’s behavior of coming home late decreased to zero. This is an example of what form of negative punishment?

A

response cost

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

The difference between positive and negative punishment is whether the consequence of the behavior involves the
______ or ____ of a stimulus.

Hint: put the answers in alphabetical order

A

presentation
removal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Punishment by application is another name for ____ punishment.

A

positive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

A stimulus that is punishing because it was paired with another punisher is a

A

conditioned punishment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

_____ is the process in which a stimulus is removed following a behavior and the behavior decreases in the future.

A

negative punishment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

If following the behavior, the reinforcer that was maintaining the behavior is removed and the behavior decreases it is called ______ .

If a positive reinforcer the person had already acquired is removed following the behavior and the behavior decreases it is called ____ .​

A

extinction
negative punishment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Punishment can be defined by whether the consequence appears unfavorable or unpleasant.

True
False

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

 A more intense punisher will be less effective.

True
False

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Negative punishment involves the delivery of a negative stimulus following the behavior.

True
False

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

The removal of a stimulus following the behavior that influences the future probability of the behavior is a process that is either _____ or _____.

A

negative punishment
negative reinforcement

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

Which of the following can become a conditioned punisher?​

​facial expressions
threats
all of these
​the word “no”

A

all of these

18
Q

Amaya was removed from class because she swore at her teacher. As a result of being removed from class activities, Amaya continues to swear at her teacher. This is an example of:​

​negative punishment
​none of the above
​positive punishment
​positive reinforcement

A

none of these

19
Q

The behavior modification definition of punishment can be quite different than a nonprofessional definition of punishment.

True
False

A

True

20
Q

The difference between punishment and reinforcement is that in punishment:​

​a stimulus is presented following behavior

​the behavior decreases in the future

​a stimulus is removed following behavior

​the behavior increases in the future

A

​the behavior decreases in the future

21
Q

For punishment to be most effective, the behavior should be followed by a punisher every time it occurs.

True
False

A

True

22
Q

A conditioned punisher is established by:

​pairing a neutral stimulus with a reinforcer

​following the behavior with a punisher

​pairing a neutral stimulus with a punisher

​removing a reinforcer for the behavior

A

​pairing a neutral stimulus with a punisher

23
Q

Which of the following may function as a motivating operation?​

satiation
deprivation
instructions
​all of these

A

all of these

24
Q

Time-out from positive reinforcement and response cost both:​

​involve the presentation of an aversive stimulus

​are examples of negative reinforcement

​involve the loss of access to reinforcers

​strengthen a behavior

A

​involve the loss of access to reinforcers

25
Q

If a stimulus needs to be paired with an established punisher in order to function as a punisher it is referred to as a(n):​

​conditioned punisher

​unconditioned punisher

​unconditioned reinforcer

​conditioned reinforcer

A

​conditioned punisher

26
Q

A consequence can be considered a punisher if the:​

​consequence is extreme

​behavior decreases temporarily

consequence appears unfavorable

​behavior decreases in the future

A

​behavior decreases in the future

27
Q

Noel is caught lying to her parents and loses her driving privileges. As a result, Noel no longer lies to her parents. This is an example of:​

​extinction
​positive punishment
​negative reinforcement
​negative punishment

A

​negative punishment

28
Q

Samika skips school so that she can play video games at the arcade. Samika’s parents find her there and make her mow the lawn when they get home. As a result of having to mow the lawn, Samika doesn’t skip school to go to the arcade anymore. Having to do something she dislikes as punisher for the problem behavior is an example of:​

​extinction
the Premack Principle
​negative punishment
​negative reinforcement

A

the Premack Principle

29
Q

Extreme cold and extreme levels of auditory stimulation are examples of:​

​conditioned reinforcers
​unconditioned reinforcers
​conditioned punishers
​unconditioned punishers

A

​unconditioned punishers

30
Q

In behavior modification, the term punishment is used to refer to a process in which the consequence of a behavior results in:​

​all of these
​a weakening of the behavior
retaliation for the behavior
​retribution for the behavior

A

​a weakening of the behavior

31
Q

 Nikki interrupts her parents when they are talking and her parents scold her and explain why interrupting is rude. As a result, Nikki continues to interrupt her parents when they are talking. This is an example of:​

​negative reinforcement
​positive reinforcement
​none of these
​positive punishment

A

positive reinforcement

32
Q

If a behavior occurs and it is immediately followed by a consequence that makes the behavior less likely to occur in the future it is called:​

​none of these
​negative reinforcement
​punishment
​extinction

A

​punishment

33
Q

Positive punishment involves the removal of a positive stimulus following the behavior.

True
False

A

False

34
Q

Punishment does not involve an extinction burst.

True
False

A

True

35
Q

Bartholomew spits on an umpire during a baseball game and is suspended for ten games. As a result of being suspended, Bartholomew never spits on an umpire again. Being suspended for his behavior of spitting is referred to as a:
punisher
punishment
​conditioned response
​reinforcer

A

punisher

36
Q

For punishment to be most effective, the consequences must follow the behavior immediately.

True
False

A

True

37
Q

 The principles of reinforcement and punishment are alike in that:​

(Select all that apply.)

the consequence influences future behavior

all of these

​behavior is followed by a consequence

behavior is strengthened

A

the consequence influences future behavior

​behavior is followed by a consequence

38
Q

Which of the following is NOT a problem with using punishment in behavior modification?​

It may be negatively reinforcing.

​It can lead to escape behaviors.

​It is used to harm individuals.

​It may evoke emotional reactions.

A

​It is used to harm individuals.

39
Q

Zach comes home past his curfew and is yelled at by his parents. If, as a result of being yelled at, Zach never comes home late again it would be an example of:

​negative reinforcement
​negative punishment
positive punishment
​positive reinforcement

A

positive punishment

40
Q

 In behavior modification, negative punishment involves removal of a reinforcer that:​

​none of these

x ​was maintaining the behavior

​the person had already acquired

​the client doesn’t like

A

B36 (11 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions