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10 Cards in this Set
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A description of the task should include which of the following when writing a contingency contract?
a) A description of the reward b) A description of when the reward will be delivered c) A method of tracking progress d) A description of when the task should be performed |
d) A description of when the task should be performed
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A contingency contract:
a) Is a verbal agreement among two individuals b) Specifies how two people will behave toward each other c) Often causes scapegoating among learners and peers d) Depends largely on the use of punishment for its effectiveness |
b) Specifies how two people will behave toward each other
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Reinforcers in a token economy might include:
a) Naturally occurring activities such as classroom jobs, games, etc. b) Privileges c) Tangible items, such as candy, pencils, etc. d) All of these |
d) All of these
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The primary reason one might consider using a level system with a token system is that:
a) Doing so can foster self-management b) Doing so makes it easier to withdraw the token economy c) Level systems are more preferred for all learners d) Level systems are easier to manage |
a) Doing so can foster self-management
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Token economies often need to be:
a) Complex b) Individualized c) Maintained forever d) All of these |
b) Individualized
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When selecting backup reinforcers:
a) Consider ethical and legal issues b) It is a good idea to use basic need items (e.g., lunch) as a reinforcer c) Keep the pool of backup reinforcers small d) Never use edibles |
a) Consider ethical and legal issues
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A teacher says to his class: "Melissa is working on remembering to follow instructions when I give them. Melissa is going to keep track of whether or not she follows my instructions. If she follows 90% of my instructions today (or better), our whole class will watch a movie at the end of the day." What type of group contingency is this?
a) Independent b) Dependent c) Interdependent d) None of these |
b) Dependent
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Group contingencies can:
a) Lighten the workload for the practitioner b) Save time c) Create problems with learners d) All of these |
d) All of these
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How could a learner sabotage a group contingency?
a) By purposefully not meeting the performance criterion so that no one gets the reinforcer b) By not showing up for school on a given day c) By urging peers to participate in the program d) By congratulating peers who are meeting the criterion |
a) By purposefully not meeting the performance criterion so that no one gets the reinforcer
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An interdependent group contingency is most useful if:
a) One wants to change the behavior of one person or a small group of individuals b) One wants to differentially reinforce individuals for appropriate behavior c) One wants to change everyone's performance d) All of these |
c) One wants to change everyone's performance
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