True or False


1	Reinforcement is most effective if it is delayed somewhat.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


2	The magnitude of the reinforcement appears to affect the level of motivation rather than learning.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


3	Spontaneous recovery following extinction does not occur with instrumental or operant conditioning.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


4	The greater the magnitude of the reward, the faster extinction occurs when the reward is removed, but only with an extensive amount of training.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


5	Consistent reinforcement produces the greatest resistance to extinction.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


6	Contingency management has been used to influence hyperactivity, obesity, and enuresis.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


7	Nonreward (extinction) sometimes increases the intensity of instrumental behavior.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


8	Skinner invented the operant chamber.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


9	Skinner was especially interested in the role of punishment in learning.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


10	Ratio schedules of reinforcement are based on the ratio of response to time interval.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


11	The postreinforcement pause is found in all interval schedules.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


12	Being rewarded for not hitting your sister for a week represents a Differential Reinforcement for Other response (DRO) schedule.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


13	Positive contrast effects are difficult to obtain, possibly due to ceiling effects.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


14	The effect of reward magnitude on extinction is consistent regardless of the level of training.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE


15	A reinforcer can only be defined by its effect on behavior.
		A)	TRUE
		B)	FALSE

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