BACB Exam BCABA Topic 2 Question 67 Discussion

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Question #: 67
Topic #: 2

Which of the following is an example of conditioned punishment?

ALarry 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.

BA 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.

CA toddler sticks his finger in a power outlet and receives a shock. He is likely to never touch an outlet again.

DLucy 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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Suggested Answer: C

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

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Isabella

22 days 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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Elbert

1 months 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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Andree

7 days ago

User1: I agree, C seems like a clear example of conditioned punishment.

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Yuriko

16 days 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 months 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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Wenona

2 days 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

13 days ago

User1: That's true, both options B and D involve consequences to decrease the likelihood of a behavior.

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Nida

15 days 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

19 days ago

User2: Yeah, the lemon juice in the baby's mouth is definitely a strong deterrent.

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Buddy

1 months ago

User1: I agree, option B is a classic example of conditioned punishment.

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Junita

2 months 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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