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Quiz 2
SPC ED 519
(Questions 1-4 are worth 1 point.)
1. When Mr. Jones ignores Mary’s disruptive behavior (that is maintained by attention), he is using a procedure known as
a. overcorrection
b. response cost
c. time out
d. extinction
2. Applying aversive stimuli to reduce inappropriate behavior
a. is the first thing you should try
b. should be used for nuisance/annoyance behaviors
c. should only be considered after documented unsuccessful attempts have been made
with more positive approaches
d. none of the above
4. A procedure that uses a reinforcement strategy to reduce a behavior is
a. overcorrection
b. response cost
c. time out
d. DRA
5. Systematically withdrawing a specified amount of a reinforcer contingent on performance of
the problem behavior is a procedure known as
- time out
- overcorrection
- response cost
- extinction
(Question 5 is worth 2 points.)
5. Myrtle is 4 years old. When her mother makes a request, such as “come and eat lunch”, Myrtle ignores her and continues to play or watch TV. Sometimes her mother makes the request 10-12 times before Myrtle stops what she is doing and complies. To decrease this noncompliant behavior, Myrtle’s mom decides to implement a time-out procedure. The very next time Myrtle didn’t comply with a request, her mother picked Myrtle up, took her into the adjoining room and sat her down in a chair, explaining that she would have to sit there for 10 min b/c she had disobeyed her mother. (Mom remained nearby but out of sight to keep an eye on Myrtle.) Myrtle complained and cried loudly while sitting in the time-out chair. In response to Myrtle’s complaining and crying, her mother told her to be quiet, re-explained why she had to sit there, and then threatened that Myrtle would have to stay there even longer if she didn’t “get quiet. “
What is wrong with the way that Myrtle’s mom is implementing the time-out procedure?( Please don’t comment on whether or not Myrtle’s mom should or should not use time out in this situation. Instead, focus on what the mom did incorrectly in using this technique.) Be specific and thorough.
(Question 6 is worth 4 points.)
6. Punishment is applying an aversive consequence contingent upon the occurrence of the target behavior, resulting in a decrease in the frequency or rate of the behavior.
- List and describe at least four “advantages” to using punishment and four disadvantages (side-effects) to its use.
- List and describe at least five things that must be considered, legally and ethically, before using any punishment procedure in your classroom.
Extra Credit (worth 1 point)
During any seatwork activity Michelle is “constantly” getting up to sharpen her pencil and just stroll around the room. Baseline data indicate 19 occurrences during a 45-min period.
1. First, briefly describe how a DRL procedure could be used to reduce the frequency of this behavior.
2. Second, briefly describe how a DRA procedure could be used to reduce the frequency of
this behavior.
Fall 2009