Analysis and behavioral techniques --- EVALUATION

DIAGNOSIS 28/05/23
DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION

Question 1

What element is added to behavior conditioning in operant conditioning?

1.

a) Consequence of the behavior

2.

b) Unconditioned stimulus

3.

c) Conditioned response

4.

d) Antecedent of the behavior

Comments

Incorrect! The consequences of behavior were added to the conditioning process in the
operant conditioning. This topic will be covered in unit 1.

2. Question 2

It is known by this name to the behavior observed in its natural environment, just as it occurs.
without any intervention to modify it.

1.

a) Baseline

2.

Zero conduct

3.

c) Functional analysis
4.

d) Behavioral background

Comments

Very well! The baseline is the name given to the description of natural behavior.
expressed in the environment in which it is produced. This topic will be addressed in unit 4.

3. Question 3

The repetitive presentation of this stimulus in front of the unconditional stimulus can cause that
the desired response appears without the need for the presence of the unconditioned stimulus.

1.

c) Neutral

2.

a) Conditioned

3.

Classical

4.

Unconditional

Comments

Incorrect! The neutral stimulus is a stimulus that does not cause any response, but when associated with
The unconditioned stimulus repeatedly causes the desired response. This topic will be discussed.
in unit 1.

4. Question 4

Element used to capture the data obtained from observing behavior.

1.

d) Computer application

2.

c) Comparative table
3.

a) Register

4.

b) Conceptual map

Comments

Very good! The record is the method to capture the data obtained from the observation of the
behavior, there are different types, which you will review in unit 4.

Question 5

What behavior is designed and learned to operate in the environment in order to achieve a
reward or avoid certain punishments?

1.

d) Stimulant

2.

c) Conditioning

3.

Operant

4.

b) Respondent

Comments

Very well! Operant behavior seeks to obtain rewards and avoid punishments; they are not reflexes.
automatically triggered by biological stimuli as in classical conditioning. This topic is
You will see in unit 1.

6. Question 6

This is the most 'common' way to decrease an undesirable behavior, it may consist of
some stimulus that causes pain or simply for some call for attention, raising of
voice, among other things.

1.
 c) Punishment

2.

d) Chaining

3.

Modeling

4.

Response cost

Comments

Very well! Punishment is the most common technique to reduce a behavior, it is given
immediately after the unwanted response to reduce its presence in the future. This topic
It will be seen in unit 6.

7. Question 7

Sebastián studies the multiplication tables, his mother has told him that he will be rewarded every time he succeeds.
correctly answer three operations. This reinforcement program is named:

1.

d) Fixed interval

2.

b) Intermittent reinforcement

3.

a) Continuous reinforcement

4.

c) Fixed rate

Comments

Incorrect! The fixed reason is rewarded after a certain number of correct answers. We should not
to confuse it with time or continuous reinforcement. This topic will be covered in unit 2.

8. Question 8

It is used to increase the occurrence of a behavior.

1.

a) Reinforcer

2.

c) Stimulus

3.

b) Punishment

4.

d) Consequence

Comments

Incorrect! The reinforcer is a stimulus used to increase the occurrence of a

behavior. This topic will be discussed in unit 1.

9. Question 9

It is known for transferring a person from a reinforcing situation to one that is not.
immediately after carrying out a specific behavior.

b) Time out

2.

c) Punishment

3.

a) Response cost

4.

d) Chaining

Comments

Very well! Timeout reduces the opportunities to obtain reinforcements, therefore, it is one of the
most effective techniques for behavior modification. This topic will be covered in unit 7.

Question 10
 What are the three areas where analysis and behavioral techniques can be applied?

a) Experimentation, special education and educational

2.

c) Special education, behavioral techniques and research

3.

b) Clinical, experimental, and investigative

4.

d) Environmental, clinical, and experimental

Comments

Incorrect! The analysis of behavior and behavioral techniques can be applied to many
areas, however, officially recognized are the field of experimentation, education
special and educational. This topic will be covered in unit 7.

11.Question 11

What are the types of reinforcement programs?

1.

c) Intermittent rate and fixed rate

2.

d) Intermittent interval and reinforcement interval

3.

fixed reason and variable interval

4.

b) Variable reinforcement and fixed reinforcement

Comments

Very well! The fixed-rate and variable-interval programs are two types of programs of
reinforcements that exist. You will analyze these elements in unit 2.
12.Question 12

Most of the reinforcers fall into this criterion, that is, behaviors are strengthened by
consequences of the environment, otherwise known as rewards.

1.

b) Positive reinforcers

2.

d) Group reinforcers

3.

c) Extrinsic reinforcers

4.

a) General reinforcers

Comments

Incorrect! Extrinsic reinforcers are among the most effective, generally.

they are presented by a person, the environment, or through an object. You will analyze these elements in the
unit 5.

13.Question 13

It refers to a change in behavior when a stimulus that was associated with it is presented.
reinforcement (discriminative stimulus) or when another stimulus occurs that indicated the absence of the
same.

1.

c) Punishment programs

2.

d) Control of responses

3.

a) Reinforcement programs

4.

b) Control of stimuli
 Comments

Incorrect! In order to control the frequency of a behavior, we must manipulate the variables that
they influence, in this case the stimuli. This topic will be covered in unit 1.

14. Question 14

Who was the Russian physiologist who dedicated his life to the study of digestion and responses that
do they cause the manipulation of stimuli in an organism?

1.

d) J. Watson

2.

c) Jean Piaget

3.

b) B. F. Skinner

4.

a)I. Pavlov

Comments

Incorrect! In unit 1 you will review the influence of I. Pavlov, Russian physiologist director of the laboratory
of physiology at the Institute of Experimental Medicine who dedicated his life to the phenomenon of reflex
conditioned.

15.Question 15

This behavioral technique consists of teaching the individual skills to cope with the situation.
what causes them anxiety or fear.

b) Modeling of behavior

2.

a) Successive approximations

3.

c) Systematic desensitization
4.

d) Chaining of responses

Comments

Incorrect! Systematic desensitization consists of three important steps: identify what

what causes anxiety, teaching skills to cope with it or relaxation techniques and finally
apply them in response to the stimulus that causes anxiety. This topic will be covered in unit 3.

16.Question 16

What are the types of behavioral observation in psychology?

1.

b) Of place, subject, or conduct

2.

c) Of situation, subject or conduct

3.

d) Of individual, situation or participant

4.

a) Of situation, external or participant

Comments

Incorrect! The observation of situation, external or participant are three types that can be used.
as a method in the observation of behavior. This topic will be covered in unit 4.
LAST EXAM
Question 1
It is used to decrease the occurrence of a behavior.

b) Castgo

a) Reinforcer

c) Stimulus

d) Consequence

Comments
 Very good! Castgo is another way to change and manipulate behavior to reduce
presence of certain behaviors. This topic will be covered in unit 1.

Question 2

The repetitive presentation of this stimulus before the unconditioned stimulus may cause that
the desired response appears without the need for the presence of the unconditioned stimulus.

1.

c) Neutral

2.

Unconditional

3.

a) Conditioned

4.

d) Classic

Comments

Very good! The neutral stimulus is a stimulus that does not cause any response, but when associated with
The unconditioned stimulus repeatedly elicits the desired response. This topic will be addressed.
in unit 1.

2. Question 3

What element is added to behavior conditioning in operant conditioning?

1.

c) Conditioned response

2.

b) Unconditioned stimulus

3.

d) Antecedent of the behavior

4.

a) Consequence of the behavior

 Comments

Very well! The consequences of the behavior were added to the conditioning process in the
Operant conditioning. This topic will be covered in unit 1.

3. Question 4

It is an originally neutral stimulus that is paired with an unconditioned stimulus and ends up
to produce, by itself, the desired response in an organism.

1.

c) Neutral

2.

d) Classic

3.

unconditional

4.

a) Conditioned

Comments

Very well! The conditioned stimulus is the one that is paired with an unconditioned stimulus to
produce a desired response. This topic will be covered in unit 1.

4. Question 5

What is the first step to analyze behavior in a measurement method?

1.

Observation

2.

c) Registration

3.

d) Evaluation

4.
 b) Measurement

Comments

Very well! Observation is the first step to conducting a behavior measurement and being able to
identify all the variables that influence it. This topic will be covered in unit 4.

5. Question 6

Who was the Russian physiologist who dedicated his life to the study of digestion and responses that
do they provoke the manipulation of stimuli in an organism?

c) Jean Piaget

2.

d) J. Watson

3.

b) B. F. Skinner

4.

I. Pavlov

Comments

Very good! In unit 1 you will review the influence of I. Pavlov, a Russian physiologist and director of the laboratory.
of physiology from the Institute of Experimental Medicine who dedicated his life to the phenomenon of reflex
conditioned.

6. Question 7

What is the area of application of behavior modification that identifies specific activities?
from the professionals and accompany them to achieve satisfactory performance or to produce results
favorable?

1.

a) Organizational

2.

b) Clinic

3.
 d) Experimental

4.

c) Special education

Comments

Very well! In the organizational area, behavior modification has been applied to improve the
performance of those who work in an organization. This topic will be covered in unit 7.

7. Question 8

What behavior is designed and learned to operate in the environment in order to achieve a
reward or avoid certain punishments?

1.

b) Respondent

2.

d) Stimulant

3.

c) Conditioning

4.

a) Operant

Comments

Very well! Operant behavior seeks to obtain rewards and avoid punishments; they are not reflexes.
automatic responses triggered by biological stimuli as in classical conditioning. This topic is
you will see in unit 1.

8. Question 9

What are the two main models of observation and measurement of behavior in psychology?

1.

c) Classical conditioning and operant conditioning

2.

a) Psychoanalytic and behavioral conditioning

3.

b) Cognitive conditioning and Piagetian psychology

d) Social conditioning and classical conditioning

Comments

Very well! The two major models of observation and measurement of behavior in psychology are
classical and operant conditioning, which you will study in unit 1.

9. Question 10

These types of reinforcers refer to activities of a social nature such as: smiles, gestures,
praise, among others.

1.

d) Group reinforcers

2.

a) General reinforcers

3.

b) Positive reinforcers

4.

c) Social reinforcers

Comments

Very well! Social reinforcers are very effective, as they are significant from the point of view of
group and human view. You will analyze these elements in unit 5.

10.Question 11

What behavior modification program occurs when tokens are exchanged for
replace them with support reinforcers?

1.

c) Token reward
2.

b) Record of files

3.

d) Chaining

4.

a) Token economy

Comments

Very good! The token economy is a program in which a group or person can earn tokens for
emit desirable behaviors and exchange them for supportive reinforcers. This topic will be covered in unit 6.

11.Question 12

It is an automatic, physiological, and immediate behavior triggered by environmental stimuli and is not
subject to the voluntary control of the subject.

1.

stimulant

2.

c) Condition

3.

b) Reflects

4.

a) Operant

Comments

Very well! Reflexive behavior is a physiological, automatic, and immediate behavior. This topic is
You will see in unit 1.

12.Question 13

Set of actions with which a living being responds to a situation.

1.
 d) Operant conditioning

2.

a) Behavior

3.

c) Behaviorism

4.

b) Classical conditioning

Comments

Very well! Behavior always occurs in response to stimuli. In unit 1, you will study in depth.
the definition of behavior and how it manifests in response to different stimuli.

13.Question 14

It is known for moving a person from a reinforcing situation to one that is not.
immediately after carrying out a specific behavior.

1.

b) Time out

c) Punishment

3.

a) Cost of response

4.

d) Chaining

Comments

Very well! Timeout reduces the opportunities to obtain reinforcements, therefore, it is one of the
most effective behavior modification techniques. This topic will be covered in unit 7.

14.Question 15

What are the types of behavior observation in psychology?

1.

a) Of situation, external or participant

2.

b) Of place, subject, or conduct

3.

c) Of situation, subject, or behavior

4.

d) Of individual, situation or participant

Comments

Very well! Observation of situation, external or participant are three types that can be used.
as a method in the observation of behavior. This topic will be covered in unit 4

Question 2

The repetitive presentation of this stimulus before the unconditioned stimulus can cause that
the desired response appears without the presence of the unconditioned stimulus.

c) Neutral

2.

Unconditional

3.

a) Conditionally

4.

Classic

Comments

Very good! The neutral stimulus is a stimulus that does not cause any response, but when associated with
The unconditioned stimulus repeatedly evokes the desired response. This topic will be addressed.
in unit 1.
2. Question 3

What element is added to the conditioning of behavior in operant conditioning?

1.

c) Conditioned response

2.

b) Unconditioned stimulus

3.

d) Antecedent of the behavior

4.

a) Consequence of behavior

Comments

Very well! The consequences of the behavior were added to the conditioning process in the
Operant conditioning. This topic will be covered in unit 1.

3. Question 4

It is a originally neutral stimulus that is paired with an unconditioned stimulus and ends up
to produce, by itself, the desired response in an organism.

1.

c) Neutral

2.

d) Classic

3.

Unconditional

4.

a) Conditioned

Comments
 Very well! The conditioned stimulus is the one that is paired with an unconditioned stimulus to
produce a desired response. This topic will be seen in unit 1.

4. Question 5

What is the first step to analyze behavior in a measurement method?

1.

a) Observation

2.

c) Registration

3.

d) Evaluation

4.

b) Measurement

Comments

Very good! Observation is the first step in carrying out a behavioral measurement and being able to
identify all the variables that influence it. This topic will be covered in unit 4.

5. Question 6

Who was the Russian physiologist who dedicated his life to the study of digestion and the responses that
do they provoke the manipulation of stimuli in an organism?

1.

c) Jean Piaget

2.

d) J. Watson

3.

B. F. Skinner

4.

a)I. Pavlov
 Comments

Very well! In unit 1 you will review the influence of I. Pavlov, Russian physiologist and director of the laboratory.
of physiology from the Institute of Experimental Medicine who devoted his life to the phenomenon of reflex
conditioned.

6. Question 7

What is the area of application of behavior modification that identifies specific activities?
of the professionals and accompany him to achieve satisfactory performance or to produce results
favorable?

1.

a) Organizational

2.

b) Clinic

3.

d) Experimental

4.

c) Special education

Comments

Very well! In the organizational area, behavior modification has been applied to improve the
performance of those who work in an organization. This topic will be covered in unit 7.

7. Question 8

What behavior is designed and learned to operate in the environment in order to achieve a
reward or avoiding certain punishments?

1.

b) Respondent

2.

d) Stimulant

3.

c) Conditional
4.

Operant

Comments

Very well! Operant behavior seeks to obtain rewards and avoid punishments, they are not reflexes.
automatic responses triggered by biological stimuli, as in classical conditioning. This topic is
You will see in unit 1.

8. Question 9

What are the two main models of observation and measurement of behavior in psychology?

c) Classical conditioning and operant conditioning

2.

a) Psychoanalytic and behavioral conditioning

3.

cognitive conditioning and Piagetian psychology

4.

d) Social conditioning and classical conditioning

Comments

Very well! The two major models of observation and measurement of behavior in psychology are
classical and operant conditioning, which you will study in unit 1.

9. Question 10

This type of reinforcers refer to activities of a social nature such as: smiles, gestures,
praises, among others.

1.

d) Group reinforcers

2.

a) General reinforcers
3.

b) Positive reinforcers

4.

c) Social reinforcers

Comments

Very well! Social reinforcers are very effective, as they are significant from the point of
group and human view. You will analyze these elements in unit 5.

10.Question 11

What behavior modification program occurs when tokens are exchanged for
change them for support reinforcers?

1.

c) Token reward

2.

b) Record of cards

3.

d) Chaining

4.

a) Token economy

Comments

Great! The token economy is a program in which a group or individual can earn tokens for
emit desirable behaviors and exchange them for supportive reinforcers. This topic will be covered in unit 6.

11.Question 12

It is an automatic, physiological, and immediate behavior provoked by environmental stimuli and is not
subject to the voluntary control of the subject.

1.

Stimulant
2.

c) Conditioning

3.

b) Reflects

4.

a) Operant

Comments

Very well! The reflex behavior is a physiological, automatic, and immediate behavior. This topic is
you will see in unit 1.

12.Question 13

Set of actions with which a living being responds to a situation.

1.

d) Operant conditioning

2.

a) Behavior

3.

c) Behaviorism

4.

b) Classical conditioning

Comments

Very well! Behavior always occurs in response to stimuli. In unit 1, you will study in depth.
the definition of behavior and how it presents itself in response to different stimuli.

13.Question 14

It is known for moving a person from a reinforcing situation to one that is not.
immediately after carrying out a specific behavior.

1.
 Timeout

2.

c) Punishment

3.

a) Cost of response

4.

d) Chaining

Comments

Very well! The timeout reduces the opportunities to obtain reinforcements, therefore, it is one of the
most effective behavior modification techniques. This topic will be covered in unit 7.

14.Question 15

What are the types of behavior observation in psychology?

a) Of situation, external or participant

2.

b) Of place, subject or conduct

3.

c) Of situation, subject or behavior

4.

d) From individual, situation or participant

Comments

Very good! There are three types of situation observation: external or participant that can be used.
as a method in the observation of behavior. This topic will be seen in unit 4