BEHV 5610 - Study Guide: The Use of
Positive Reinforcement in Conditioning
Attending Behavior
What was the purpose of this study?
to evaluate how effective different variable time schedules are at maintaining attending
behavior in a regular classroom
to evaluate the effects of edible reinforcers on increasing attending behavior in a special
classroom
to evaluate a teacher's ability to execute a shaping program to increase attending
behavior
to evaluate the effect of a shaping program for attending behavior and transfer of control
to the regular classroom - ANS-to evaluate the effect of a shaping program for attending
behavior and transfer of control to the regular classroom
Which of the following are true of the reinforcement contingency phase?
(Select all that apply)
If the participant was distracted by the click, no points were given.
The participant needed 180 before he could use them.
Points earned could be exchanged for a model.
The contingencies were explained to the participant before the phase began. - ANS-If
the participant was distracted by the click, no points were given.
Points earned could be exchanged for a model.
The contingencies were explained to the participant before the phase began.
What was the dependent variable in this study?
the teacher's attending behavior
the student's problem behavior in class
the student's math grades
the student's attending behavior - ANS-the student's attending behavior
Which of the following were included in their description of attending behavior?
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