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BACB BCABA Exam - Topic 2 Question 67 Discussion

Which of the following is an example of conditioned punishment?
C) A toddler sticks his finger in a power outlet and receives a shock. He is likely to never touch an outlet again.
A) Larry grabbed for the stimulus materials during therapy and receives a hard hand slap. He is less likely to grab for stimulus materials in the future.
B) A failure-to-thrive baby receives a spray of lemon juice in the mouth after gagging. She is less likely to gag, and subsequently ruminate, in the future.
D) Lucy speaks out in class without raising her hand. The teacher reprimands her verbally. Lucy is less likely to speak without raising her hand in the future.

BACB BCABA Exam - Topic 2 Question 67 Discussion

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Question #: 67
Topic #: 2
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Which of the following is an example of conditioned punishment?

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by Katina at Mar 24, 2023, 07:48 PM

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Paulina
8 months ago
A slap for grabbing? That's definitely punishment too!
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Carmen
8 months ago
Lemon juice for a baby? That sounds harsh!
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Gilbert
9 months ago
Wait, isn't C also a form of punishment?
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Letha
9 months ago
I agree, D fits the definition perfectly!
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Melissa
9 months ago
Option D is a clear example of conditioned punishment.
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Marguerita
9 months ago
I feel like option C is a classic example of punishment, but I’m not sure if it fits the definition of conditioned punishment specifically.
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Shawnna
9 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the difference between conditioned punishment and just regular punishment. Does it have to be learned behavior?
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Janey
9 months ago
I remember practicing a question similar to this, and I think option D might be the best example since it involves a verbal reprimand.
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Sheldon
9 months ago
I think conditioned punishment is when a behavior is followed by a negative consequence, but I'm not sure if it applies to all the options here.
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Kallie
9 months ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is 2 cores, but I'll double-check the details just to be sure.
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Elmer
9 months ago
I think the key here is to focus on the "first line of defense" part of the question. That's likely referring to the primary responsibility of the people/processes closest to the day-to-day operations, so I'll be looking for an answer that reflects that.
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Venita
9 months ago
I'm a little confused. Is there anything about the way the poems were published that could affect the copyright issue? I want to make sure I understand this fully before answering.
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Roxanne
10 months ago
Wait, is it primary, secondary, primary? I remember something about having two distinct types of cloud storage, but I'm a bit hazy on the exact terms.
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Isabella
1 year ago
Wow, these are all pretty interesting examples. I'd have to say that A is the correct answer, though. The hard hand slap is a classic conditioned punishment to discourage grabbing the stimulus materials.
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Noemi
1 year ago
I see your point, but I still think A is the best example in this case.
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Anthony
1 year ago
I think B could also be a valid example, with the spray of lemon juice after gagging.
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Dahlia
1 year ago
I agree, A is a good example of conditioned punishment.
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Elbert
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm torn between B and C. Both seem like textbook examples of conditioned punishment, but I think I'll go with C. That poor toddler is going to remember that shock for a long time!
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Ezekiel
1 year ago
C) A toddler sticks his finger in a power outlet and receives a shock. He is likely to never touch an outlet again.
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Tamra
1 year ago
User1: It's a powerful way to learn to avoid dangerous situations.
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Wava
1 year ago
B) A failure-to-thrive baby receives a spray of lemon juice in the mouth after gagging. She is less likely to gag, and subsequently ruminate, in the future.
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Malcom
1 year ago
User2: Yeah, that shock will definitely make the toddler think twice before touching an outlet again.
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Andree
1 year ago
User1: I agree, C seems like a clear example of conditioned punishment.
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Yuriko
1 year ago
A) Larry grabbed for the stimulus materials during therapy and receives a hard hand slap. He is less likely to grab for stimulus materials in the future.
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Merissa
1 year ago
Okay, let's see here... I'm going to have to go with B. The lemon juice in the baby's mouth is a pretty clear-cut case of conditioned punishment. Gotta love that sour taste as a deterrent!
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Carman
1 year ago
D) Lucy speaks out in class without raising her hand. The teacher reprimands her verbally. Lucy is less likely to speak without raising her hand in the future.
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Weldon
1 year ago
C) A toddler sticks his finger in a power outlet and receives a shock. He is likely to never touch an outlet again.
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Gracia
1 year ago
B) A failure-to-thrive baby receives a spray of lemon juice in the mouth after gagging. She is less likely to gag, and subsequently ruminate, in the future.
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Wenona
1 year ago
A) Larry grabbed for the stimulus materials during therapy and receives a hard hand slap. He is less likely to grab for stimulus materials in the future.
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Lelia
1 year ago
User1: That's true, both options B and D involve consequences to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.
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Nida
1 year ago
User3: I think option D could also be considered conditioned punishment, with the teacher reprimanding Lucy for speaking out in class.
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Ariel
1 year ago
User2: Yeah, the lemon juice in the baby's mouth is definitely a strong deterrent.
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Buddy
1 year ago
User1: I agree, option B is a classic example of conditioned punishment.
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Junita
1 year ago
Haha, I can totally relate to the toddler and the power outlet! That's a classic example of conditioned punishment right there. Zap, and no more outlet-touching!
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Tammi
1 year ago
Yeah, it's a quick way to learn a lesson for sure.
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Cory
1 year ago
I know right! That shock probably made sure he never does that again.
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Daron
1 year ago
But A involves positive punishment, while D involves negative punishment.
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Olen
1 year ago
I disagree, I believe the answer is D.
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Daron
1 year ago
I think the answer is A.
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