ABAT ABAT Reinforcement Systems and Token Economies

Question 1

Which schedule of reinforcement produces the highest and most consistent rate of responding?

Accepted Answer

Variable ratio

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Fixed ratio

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Fixed interval

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Variable interval

Question 2

In a token economy, tokens are best described as:

Accepted Answer

Conditioned reinforcers

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Primary reinforcers

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Unconditioned reinforcers

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Natural reinforcers

Question 3

What is 'reinforcer satiation'?

Accepted Answer

When the reinforcer loses effectiveness due to over-exposure

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When a reinforcer is withheld too long

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When a learner refuses all reinforcers

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When reinforcement is delivered noncontingently

Question 4

Which of the following best defines a 'differential reinforcement of other behavior' (DRO) schedule?

Accepted Answer

Reinforcing any behavior except the target behavior

Answer

Reinforcing a specific alternative behavior

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Reinforcing behavior at a lower rate

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Reinforcing behavior only during certain times

Question 5

A 'response cost' procedure involves:

Accepted Answer

Removing a positive reinforcer contingent on behavior

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Adding an aversive stimulus after behavior

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Requiring effort to earn reinforcement

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Delivering reinforcement on a fixed schedule

Question 6

In a token economy, the 'backup reinforcer' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The item or activity exchanged for tokens

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The token itself

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The system rules posted in the classroom

Answer

The behavior being reinforced