Andrew wants to increase the time that he studies each week, and he writes a behavioral contract in which he will be the one to implement the contingencies. The contract states that he can go to a party on the weekend if he studies 15 hours during the week. Andrew studies for only 10 hours during the week, but still goes to a party on the weekend. This is referred to as:
a. modifying the contingencies
b. short-circuiting the contingencies
c. consequence avoidance
d. consequence delay
b
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The most important characteristic of two independent samples is
a. we measure the same subjects on two separate times. b. the subjects in one sample are part of the same family as subjects in the other sample. c. the set of scores for one sample is uncorrelated with the scores in the other sample. d. the subjects in a group are people who know each other.
Identify the three types of nonequivalent control group designs discussed in the text noting possible advantages or disadvantages of each
What will be an ideal response?
Which of the following activities has been associated with white matter abnormalities in the brain?
A. one-time loss of consciousness due to a fall B. repeated heading of the ball in soccer C. one concussion that does not result in a loss of consciousness D. a mild traumatic brain injury resulting from a rugby match
When using the three tools to control behavior, it is usually best to begin by
a. using mild punishment to eliminate any problem behaviors. b. ignoring a problem behavior, or shifting attention to a desirable activity and then reinforcing the resulting desirable behavior with praise. c. using severe punishment to eliminate any problem behaviors. d. suppressing problem behaviors with negative reinforcement.