Child Psychology - Qp20
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- 1.The use of systematic reinforcement is an important feature of the operant conditioning basis of behaviour modification.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.Behaviours that are not reinforced tend to:
- A.
Extinguish
- B.
Elaborate
- C.
Expunge
- 3.During the procedure of behavioural modification, it is not necessary to clearly identify the problem to start with.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 4.If the behaviour we wish to reinforce is absent, what is the process developed by Skinner that we should use shaping.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.Which of the following are advantages of behaviour modification techniques? (Select 2)
- A.
They do not require any effort
- B.
They are very easy to use
- C.
They generate effective results very quickly
- D.
They are foolproof
- 6.When dealing with phobias, the aim of the therapy is to diminish the conditioned response.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Treating phobias requires the reinforcement of the CS - CR link.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 8.Behaviour modification concentrates on:
- A.
The history of the child
- B.
Observable behaviours
- 9.Points systems are often used with which age group?
- A.
1-3 years
- B.
3-7 years
- C.
7 years and over
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