Behavior Modification Quiz Form
Test your understanding of behavior modification principles. Please answer all questions to the best of your ability.
Which of the following best describes positive reinforcement?
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Adding a reward to increase a behavior
Removing a stimulus to decrease a behavior
Adding a punishment to decrease a behavior
Ignoring the behavior completely
When a child receives praise for completing homework, which behavior modification technique is being used?
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Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Extinction
How likely are you to use a reward system to encourage positive behavior?
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Select the most effective way to decrease unwanted behavior.
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Consistently apply consequences
Occasionally ignore the behavior
Provide random rewards
Increase expectations without feedback
On a scale from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree), rate your agreement with the following statements.
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I believe consistent feedback changes behavior.
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Rewards are more effective than punishments.
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Behavior change requires clear expectations.
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Which of these is an example of negative reinforcement?
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Taking away chores after good grades
Giving a treat after good behavior
Assigning extra homework
Ignoring disruptive behavior
How confident are you in applying behavior modification strategies?
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Which principle involves removing a pleasant stimulus to decrease a behavior?
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Negative punishment
Positive reinforcement
Negative reinforcement
Positive punishment
Choose the best definition of extinction in behavior modification.
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Withholding reinforcement to reduce a behavior
Adding a stimulus to increase a behavior
Punishing every instance of a behavior
Rewarding alternative behaviors
How often do you set specific goals for behavior change?
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Always
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
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