EDF 6225 EXAM 2 ACTUAL QUESTIONS 2024/2025 AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GUARANTEED PASS
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EDF 6225 EXAM 2 ACTUAL QUESTIONS 2024/2025 AND ANSWERS VERIFIED 100% GUARANTEED PASS
Reinforcement theory is a ________ theory. That means all of its components are defined by their function rather than by their __________
functional, structure
Three Basic components to contingency of reinforcem...
Reinforcement theory is a ________ theory. That means all of its components are
defined by their function rather than by their __________
functional, structure
Three Basic components to contingency of reinforcement
1. The occasion upon which a response occurs;
2. The response itself
3. The reinforcing consequences (Skinner, 1969, p.7)
Positive reinforcement is a functional relation defined by a two-term contingency:
A response is followed immediately by the _____________ of a stimulus, and, as a
result, similar responses occur more ___________ in the future.
presentation, frequently
The stimulus change responsible for the increase in responding is called a
________
reinforcer
A delay (as long as even one second) can ______________ that intended effects
of a stimulus because it allows for another, unintended stimulus to happen prior
to the intended stimulus
diminish
,In addition to increasing the future frequency of the behavior it follows
(consequence stimuli), ____________ changes the function of antecedent stimuli.
reinforcement
This antecedent stimulus may evoke behavior because it is correlated with the
availability of reinforcement and is known as the _________________
____________-
discriminative stimulus
Establishing Operation (EO)
increases the effectiveness of a stimulus as a reinforcer
(usually involves deprivation of a reinforcer)
You are hungry and want food
Abolishing Operation(AO)
Decreases the effectiveness of a stimulus as a reinforcer
Usually involves having increased access to the stimulus
(Not wanting cookies because you are full)
The discriminative stimulus only signals the ______________ of a reinforcer. It
does not change the effectiveness of a reinforcer.
availability
A ____________ _____________ increases or decreases the current effectiveness
of a reinforcer.
motivating operation
Delayed Reinforcement
, a time delay between the desired response of an organism and the delivery of
reward/reinforcement
Studying for a for a couple days and getting a good grade is reinforcement
rule-governed behavior
behavior that has been generated through exposure to rules
Behavior increases without known reinforcement
Automatic Reinforcement
(AKA self-stimming) The behavior itself is reinforcing and is not dependent on social
interaction or receiving a tangible item.
Wiggling your leg to stay awake during lecture
VENDING MACHINES
A motivating operation does not signal the _________________ of a reinforcer
availability
The refrigerator may typically signal the availability of food and food could be
considered a _____________ if you are hungry.
reinforcer
Your hunger is not contingent on the availability of the refrigerator - it can happen
anywhere. Your hunger is considered a ______________ ______________
motivating operation
Your refrigerator may be available when you are not hungry. It is always there.
Your refrigerator is simply a signal for the availability of reinforcement, otherwise
known as the ______________ __________
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