chapter 17- exam 2

Question 1

time out steps

Answer 1

1. following the problem behavior
2. the child is removed from the reinforcing environment for a brief period of time
3. the problem behavior decreases in the future

Question 2

response cost steps

Answer 2

1. following the problem behavior
2. a specified amount of a reinforcer is removed or lost
3. the problem behavior decreases in the future

Question 3

time out

Answer 3

• removed from reinforcing activity
• the loss of access to positive reinforcers for a brief period contingent on the problem behavior. Result decreases future problem behavior
• nonexclusionary and exclusionary

Question 4

nonexclusionary time out

Answer 4

remain in the room but away from others and play

Question 5

exclusionary time out

Answer 5

taken out of the room where problem behavior occurred

Question 6

response cost

Answer 6

• the removal of a specified amount of a reinforcer contingent on the occurrence of a problem behavior
• response cost is a negative punishment procedure when it results in a decrease in the future probability of the problem behavior