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TEST BANK

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MANAGEMENT

Multiple Choice 1.Which of these is NOT a component of behaviorism?

• Observable and measurable behaviors
• Covert psychological processes
• Environmental antecedents and consequences
• Behavioral objectives

2.A naturally stimulating or unlearned response in the environment is a(n):

• Stimulus.
• Unconditioned stimulus.
• Unconditioned response.
• Conditioned stimulus.

3.The scientist often referred to as the father of classical conditioning is:

• Skinner.
• Watson.
• Thorndyke.
• Pavlov.

4.An operant is:

• An event that precedes a target behavior.
• An involuntary or reflexive behavior.
• A behavior or response that is controlled or at least influenced by events in the

environment.

• An event in the environment that follows a behavior(s).

5.In operant conditioning, the consequence is identified as a(n) if the preceding behavior increases or is maintained at a current rate, duration or intensity.

• Reinforcer
• Punisher
• Stimulus
• Environmental factor

6.The roots of operant conditioning can be traced to the work of:

• Skinner.
• Thorndyke.
• Watson.
• Pavlov. 2 / 4

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• Which of the following are considered to be representative of the psychoanalytic

approach in understanding behavior?

• Measurable and observable behaviors
• Antecedents, behaviors and consequences
• Inappropriate behavior is learned
• Drives, impulses, needs and motives

• Which of the following terms may be considered an extension or practical

application of classical conditioning?

• Psychoanalysis
• Behavior Therapy
• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Shaping

• Which of these are examples of behavior therapy techniques?
• Reinforcement, punishment, and biofeedback
• Systematic desensitization, biofeedback, and covert conditioning
• Flooding, shaping, and punishment
• Systematic desensitization, punishment and prompts/cues

• In operant conditioning, the event that occurs after a target behavior or response is

known as which of the following?

• Consequence
• Antecedent
• Behavior
• Conditioned stimulus

True/False

_____ 1. Behavior modification is a single technique used to change behavior.

_____ 2. The term “behavior” refers to both covert and overt responses.

_____ 3. An example of a conditioned stimulus is food.

_____ 4. Respondent behaviors are usually under the control of the individual.

_____ 5. An “operant” is a response or behavior controlled or influenced by events in the environment.

_____ 6. A consequence is identified as a reinforcer if the preceding behavior increases or is maintained at a current rate.

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_____ 8. Skinner thought it was more important to explain behavior than to describe it.

_____ 9. Systematic desensitization is a strategy associated with Behavior Therapy.

_____ 10. Bandura’s social learning theory is based on a process described as reciprocal determinism.

Matching

Match the following researchers with their important contributions.

_____ Pavlov a. Social learning theory _____ Watson b. Father of operant conditioning _____ Thorndyke c. Father of classical conditioning _____ Skinner d. Father of behaviorism _____ Wolpe e. Behavior therapy research _____ Bandura f. Law of effects and law of exercise

Short Answer

• List five basic concepts of applied behaviorism.

• List five assumptions of behaviorism.

• List four common misconceptions regarding behaviorism.

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