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1. 1. A procedure whereby you reinforce the absence of a behavior after a specified period of time is called
A. differential reinforcement of lower rate behavior B. differential reinforcement of other behavior C. extinction D. differential reinforcement of higher rate behavior
2. A main disadvantage of a DRI procedure is that
A. it is difficult to implement B. it doesn’t focus on developing positive behaviors C. it is often difficult to identify an incompatible behavior D. there are no disadvantages
3. In using a DRO, baseline data should first be obtained in order to
A. comply with state and federal mandates B. determine how effective the procedure has been C. help determine the length of the initial reinforcement interval D. determine the next series of changes in reinforcement
4. Mr. Jensen is reinforcing Paul with a DRO procedure for staying in his seat and it is working quite nicely. However, Paul is not very interactive any more, rarely asks questions, and generally just sits in his seat. To change this situation, you may suggest that Mr. Jensen try
A. a DRL procedure that targets question -asking B. a DRA procedure that targets gathering materials C. a DRH procedure that targets question- asking D. none of the above
5. An important rule in establishing an effective DRO procedure is that the initial DRO interval should be:
A. exactly what the teacher and student agree it should be B. consistent across all training sessions C. exactly the same as the baseline interval D. one half of the average baseline level
6. One of the major disadvantages of using a DRO procedure is
A. it doesn’t teach any particular behavior or skill B. it is extremely difficult for teachers to use C. it is difficult to identifying appropriate reinforcers D. all of the above
7. When planning to implement a DRA procedure, what should you consider in selecting an appropriate incompatible behavior?
A. Whether the behavior is in the child’s repertoire B. Whether the behavior selected will be naturally reinforced C. Whether the behavior is functionally equivalent to the undesired behavior D. All of the above
8. A procedure for increasing the display of infrequently occurring behaviors is called
A. Differential reinforcement of other behavior B. Differential reinforcement of lower rate behavior C. Differential reinforcement of higher rate behavior D. Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior
9. An important consideration to remember in planning any differential reinforcement procedure is
A. always having sufficient reinforcers on hand B. deciding whether and how to respond to any inappropriate behaviors C. making sure you target an alternative behavior to teach D. ensuring that the reinforcement interval equals baseline levels
10. It has been determined that John receives social reinforcers each time he shouts in class. The teacher wants to use a DRA procedure. What would be an appropriate alternative behavior?
A. Social reinforcement whenever he is not shouting B. Social reinforcement whenever he is talking quietly C. Social reinforcement provided on a set schedule contingent upon displaying no shouting D. None of the above
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