Question 1

Intermittent reinforcement is generally less effective than regular reinforcement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A child who was stung by a bee is now afraid of all flying insects. The child's behavior illustrates the concept of

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A)  reciprocal inhibition.
B)  stimulus discrimination.
C)  stimulus generalization.
D)  operant conditioning.E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

Describe the advantages and limitations of focusing on actions and behavior in treatment.

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Question 4

Differences in application among cognitive therapy, behavior therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy are

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A)  great.
B)  varied, depending on the age of the client.
C)  a matter of emphasis.
D)  meaningless.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Clients working with behavior therapists can expect their clinicians to

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A)  not be concerned about the nature of the therapeutic alliance.
B)  use a medical model to apply a prescribed list of strategies.
C)  focus on treatment plans, goals, and homework assignments.
D)  place much more emphasis on in-session rather than between-session work.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Question 6

How can clinicians who focus on behavior minimize the likelihood that they will miss important underlying concerns?

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Clinicians who focus on behavior can min...

Question 7

Variable ratio reinforcement is controlled by the provider.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe the therapeutic relationship in behavior therapy. How does it differ from other treatment modalities?

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The therapeutic relationship in behavior...

Question 9

A lack of clean clothing is a natural consequence for a child who will not bring dirty clothing to the laundry room.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which statement is most consistent with operant reinforcement theory?

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A)  Subjects must be reinforced at consistent intervals for the reward to be effective.
B)  Subjects must be offered a reward that is tangible.
C)  The rate at which a subject learns new behaviors depends on whether the reinforcement is positive or negative.
D)  The frequency of a behavior is largely determined by the events that follow the behavior when it is presented.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Which of the following concepts is NOT associated with the first wave of behavior therapy?

Accepted Answer

A)  organismic valuing process
B)  stimulus-response concept
C)  classical conditioning
D)  systematic desensitizationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Punishments have no appropriate role in a behavior change plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Questions about behaviors often seem less intrusive than questions about thoughts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the major contributions to the development of behavior therapy of two of the following theorists: 
●B.F. Skinner
●Ivan Pavlov
●John W. Watson
●John Dillard and Neal Miller
●Joseph Wolpe

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B.F. Skinner and Joseph Wolpe are two major contributors to the development of behavior therapy.

B.F. Skinner, known for his work in operant conditioning, made significant contributions to behavior therapy by emphasizing the role of reinforcement in shaping behavior. He believed that behavior is learned through the consequences of actions, and that by manipulating these consequences, one can change behavior. Skinner's principles of reinforcement and punishment have been widely applied in behavior therapy, particularly in techniques such as token economies and shaping.

Joseph Wolpe, on the other hand, is known for developing the technique of systematic desensitization, a key component of behavior therapy for phobias and anxiety disorders. Wolpe believed that anxiety is a learned response that can be unlearned through systematic exposure to the feared stimulus while in a relaxed state. This technique has been proven effective in treating various phobias and has had a significant impact on the development of behavior therapy.

Overall, both Skinner and Wolpe have made major contributions to the development of behavior therapy through their work on the principles of reinforcement and punishment, as well as the development of specific techniques for treating anxiety and phobias. Their work has helped shape the field of behavior therapy and continues to have a lasting impact on the treatment of psychological disorders.

Question 15

Behaviors are usually more accessible than either thoughts or emotions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

"Procrastinates in completing homework" is a behavior description of acceptable specificity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

If the child in the above example learns that she needs to be wary of bees but not of ladybugs, she has learned

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulus discrimination.
B)  stimulus generalization.
C)  reciprocal inhibition.
D)  extinction.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C) A

Question 18

A baseline reflects the minimum acceptable goal of therapy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Behavior therapy focuses on actions. Which of the following statements is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Actions are easy to measure and quantify.
B)  Research tends to affirm the effectiveness of behavior therapy.
C)  People are more comfortable discussing emotions and thoughts than talking about their behaviors.
D)  Clients frequently seek treatment to address a problem behavior.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Define the following terms:
●Learned behavior
●Stimulus-response model
●Counterconditioning
●Classical conditioning
●Unconditioned stimulus
●Conditioned stimulus
●Operant conditioning

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