Question

1. noah has a behavior plan to increase social interactions with others. all of the following actions serve as reinforcers for noah. which of them is a negative reinforcer?

giving him a favorite food
criticizing his actions
watching tv with him
sending him to his room

1. which of the following is not a value of positive behavior support?

to respect the rights of others.
to ensure people comply with directions.
to treat people with dignity.
to remember the importance of the individual.

1. which of the following is a type of consequence? choose the best answer.

behavior
antecedent
measurement
reinforcer

1. true or false: it is possible to create a positive punishment.

true
false

1. which of the following is the only way to know for sure if something is a reinforcer?

ask others who know the person about what the person likes.
observe how the person chooses to spend their free time.
give the person a choice and see what they choose.
see if providing the item changes the persons behavior.

Explanation:

1. Negative Reinforcer: A negative reinforcer is something that, when removed, increases the likelihood of a behavior. Sending him to his room (assuming it removes an aversive stimulus) could be a negative reinforcer. Giving a favorite food is a positive reinforcer. Criticizing is punishment. Watching TV might be a positive reinforcer.
2. Positive Behavior Support Values: Positive behavior support focuses on respect, dignity, and individual importance. Ensuring compliance (like through coercion) is not a core value of positive behavior support which is more about understanding and addressing the function of behavior.
3. Consequence in Behavior Analysis: In the ABC (Antecedent - Behavior - Consequence) model, a reinforcer is a type of consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior. Behavior is the action, antecedent is what precedes the behavior, and measurement is a separate concept.
4. Positive Punishment: Positive punishment is adding something aversive to decrease a behavior (e.g., giving a fine for speeding). So it is possible.
5. Identifying a Reinforcer: The only sure way to know if something is a reinforcer is to see if providing it changes (increases) the person's behavior. Asking others, observing free - time, or giving a choice are indirect methods.

Answer:

1. Sending him to his room
2. To ensure people comply with directions
3. Reinforcer
4. True
5. See if providing the item changes the person's behavior