Question 1

In order to teach a child to interact in an appropriate way with other children, a psychologist involves other children in the training sessions.Which strategy for promoting generalization utilizes some aspect of the target situation in training?

Accepted Answer

A)   incorporating common stimuli
B)   incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations in training
C)   teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses
D)   training skills that contact natural contingencies of reinforcement

Question 2

Different responses that achieve the same outcome are called ___________.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Which of the following is true concerning generalization?

Accepted Answer

A)   behavior occurs in the presence of stimuli similar to the discriminative stimulus
B)   a class of stimuli develops stimulus control over the behavior
C)   behavior occurs in the presence of relevant stimuli outside the training situation
D)   all of these

Question 4

A teacher is working with a student to help him improve his public speaking skills.The teacher has the student practice his speech in the room where he will be giving it to the rest of the class.Which strategy for promoting generalization utilizes some aspect of the target situation during training?

Accepted Answer

A)   teaching a range of functionally equivalent responses
B)   incorporating self-generated mediators of generalization
C)   incorporating common stimuli
D)   modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment

Question 5

The strategy of modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment is used when:

Accepted Answer

A)   it is possible to reinforce instances of generalization
B)   instances of generalization can be punished
C)   there are no existing natural contingencies to promote generalization
D)   the behavior will be naturally reinforced in relevant situations

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of self-generated mediators of generalization?

Accepted Answer

A)   self-instructions
B)   using notes to cue appropriate behavior
C)   self-recording
D)   all of these

Question 7

It is appropriate to use children as change agents responsible for the implementation of a behavior modification program as long as it is with another child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If ___________ contingencies are discontinued prematurely, there is a risk that the problem behavior may begin to occur more frequently.

Accepted Answer

extinction...

Question 9

Provide 2 examples of self generated mediators to promote generalization.

Accepted Answer

Examples of self-generated med...

Question 10

Functional intervention strategies that are used to decrease problem behaviors include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)   extinction
B)   differential reinforcement
C)   punishment
D)   antecedent manipulations C

Question 11

Generalized reductions in problem behaviors are best achieved when there are generalized increases in ___________.

Accepted Answer

alternativ...

Question 12

To promote a generalized reduction in a problem behavior, it is best to plan for generalization in advance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

There is often no history of reinforcement for problem behaviors prior to the beginning of a behavior modification intervention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following factors can be manipulated in promoting generalization?

Accepted Answer

A)   contingencies of reinforcement
B)   stimuli used during training
C)   range of responses trained
D)   all of these D

Question 15

Teaching individuals a variety of different ways in which they can achieve the same outcome is referred to as teaching:

Accepted Answer

A)   self-generated mediators of generalization
B)   skills that contact natural contingencies of reinforcement
C)   instances of generalization
D)   a range of functionally equivalent responses

Question 16

Improvement in functioning following treatment for a problem behavior is defined in what 3 ways?

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Improvement in functioning is defined no...

Question 17

Enhancing the likelihood that a behavior change will occur in all relevant situations in the person's life is called ___________.

Accepted Answer

promoting ...

Question 18

What is the most straightforward approach to promoting generalization? ___________

Accepted Answer

reinforce occurrences of generalization

Question 19

In behavior modification, the discriminative stimulus and other stimuli that are present during a training situation are referred to as ____________ stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A)   target
B)   generalized
C)   criterion
D)   training

Question 20

Strategies for promoting generalization of behavior change that involve arranging stimulus situations during training include:

Accepted Answer

A)   incorporating a variety of relevant stimulus situations
B)   reinforcing occurrences of behavior
C)   incorporating common stimuli
D)   A and C

Exam 19: Promoting Generalization

In order to teach a child to interact in an appropriate way with other children, a psychologist involves other children in the training sessions.Which strategy for promoting generalization utilizes some aspect of the target situation in training?

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Different responses that achieve the same outcome are called ___________.

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Which of the following is true concerning generalization?

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The strategy of modifying natural contingencies of reinforcement and punishment is used when:

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Which of the following is an example of self-generated mediators of generalization?

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It is appropriate to use children as change agents responsible for the implementation of a behavior modification program as long as it is with another child.

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If ___________ contingencies are discontinued prematurely, there is a risk that the problem behavior may begin to occur more frequently.

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Functional intervention strategies that are used to decrease problem behaviors include all of the following except:

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Generalized reductions in problem behaviors are best achieved when there are generalized increases in ___________.

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To promote a generalized reduction in a problem behavior, it is best to plan for generalization in advance.

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There is often no history of reinforcement for problem behaviors prior to the beginning of a behavior modification intervention.

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Which of the following factors can be manipulated in promoting generalization?

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Improvement in functioning following treatment for a problem behavior is defined in what 3 ways?

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Enhancing the likelihood that a behavior change will occur in all relevant situations in the person's life is called ___________.

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