Foundations of Behavior Analysis Flashcard

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Who should James and Lily thank for making a huge impact in the field of behavior analysis?

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B.F. Skinner

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What is the term for a stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior when it is presented after the behavior?

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Reinforcer

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Isla, Sophia, and Luna are playing a game where they lose their favorite toy every time they break a rule. Which concept describes the process of decreasing a behavior by taking away something pleasant?

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Negative punishment

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Imagine Ava and Jackson are in class, and their teacher is talking about behavior management. Which of the following is a basic assumption their teacher might mention? All behavior is learned, Behavior is innate and unchangeable, Only negative behaviors can be managed, Behavior cannot be measured

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All behavior is learned

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Priya, Olivia, and Samuel are discussing behavior management in class. Which of the following is actually a myth, even though it might sound true?
Reinforcement can increase desired behaviors,
Punishment is always the most effective way to change behavior,
Behavior can be observed and measured,
Behavior is influenced by the environment

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Punishment is always the most effective way to change behavior

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Who is known for the concept of operant conditioning?

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B.F. Skinner

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Which of the following best defines "extinction" in behavior analysis? Increasing a behavior by adding a stimulus, Decreasing a behavior by removing reinforcement, Teaching a new behavior, Pairing two stimuli together

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Decreasing a behavior by removing reinforcement

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Which of the following is NOT a basic concept of behavior analysis? Reinforcement, Punishment, Extinction

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Free will

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Anika, Priya, and Kai are discussing behavior management in class. Which of the following statements is actually a common misconception that sometimes confuses students like them?
- All behaviors have a function
- Behavior management is only for children with disabilities
- Behaviors can be changed through reinforcement
- Behavior is influenced by consequences

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Behavior management is only for children with disabilities

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What is the primary focus of behavior analysis?

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Observing and modifying observable behavior