ETHIRAJ COLLEGE FOR WOMEN (AUTONOMOUS)

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
M. SC. DEGREE EXAMINATION
CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT – I

Title of the paper: Behavior Modification Max marks: 50

Paper code: 22SP21/2C/BMN Time: 1 ½ hrs.

PART A – Answer any 2 of the following questions (2 x 5 = 10)

1. Explain how Stimulus Control is developed with an example

2. Write short notes on the following giving examples where necessary:
a. Escape and avoidance behaviors.
b. Conditioned and unconditioned punishers.
3. What are the guidelines to be observed in prompting and transferring stimulus control?
4. What is higher order conditioning? Explain with an example

PART B – Answer any 2 of the following questions (2 x 20 = 40)

5. Explain the various schedules of reinforcement with suitable examples of your own.
6. Why is the timing of the NS and UCS important in respondent conditioning? Elucidate
the various types of respondent conditioning that occur when the NS and UCS are
temporally manipulated.
7. Elaborate on the various types of prompts with appropriate examples