Baum_Ch 8

To say that bx is "governed" by a rule is to say that it is ...

• the same as implicitly shaped behavior.
• requires no reinforcement.
• under stimulus control by the rule
• always correct.

What does the term 'implicitly shaped behavior' refer to?

• Behavior shaped by verbal instructions.
• Behavior shaped by immediate consequences.
• Behavior that requires social interaction.
• Behavior that is always correct.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between rule-governed behavior and reinforcement relations?

• Reinforcement relations only apply to implicitly shaped behavior.
• Rule-governed behavior depends on reinforcement relations for its effectiveness.
• Reinforcement relations are irrelevant to rule-governed behavior.
• Rule-governed behavior is always reinforced immediately.

Which statement best illustrates the concept of rule-making?

• Rules are arbitrary and have no connection to behavior.
• Rules are created based on personal experiences and observations.
• Rules are only made by authority figures.
• Rules are always written down and cannot be changed.

What does the term 'verbal discriminative stimulus' refer to?

• An implicit behavior.
• A physical object.
• A spoken or written rule.
• A non-verbal cue.

Which of the following is an example of a verbal discriminative stimulus? Select the best response

• A visual cue.
• The color red
• A spoken command to sit.
• A flashing railroad sign

What is an example of a rule that points to a reinforcement relation?

• Finish your homework before playing.
• Don't touch the hot stove.
• None of the above.
• All of the above.

How does the concept of immediate versus long-term consequences affect behavior governed by rules?

• Immediate consequences are always more effective than long-term consequences.
• There is no difference between immediate and long-term consequences.
• Long-term consequences are often ignored in rule-governed behavior.
• Immediate consequences can reinforce rule-following, while long-term consequences justify the rules.

What is the significance of immediate consequences in rule-governed behavior?

• Immediate consequences have no effect on behavior.
• Immediate consequences are only relevant in academic settings.
• Immediate consequences are less important than long-term consequences
• Immediate consequences can reinforce rule-following behavior.

What is a key factor that influences the effectiveness of rules?

• The clarity of the reinforcement relation.
• The age of the person receiving the rule.
• The number of rules given.
• The complexity of the rule.