Applied Behavior Analysis Technician (ABAT) Practice Test

Which of the following is NOT a type of reinforcer?

1. Edible

2. Visual

3. Activity

4. Social

The correct answer is: Visual

The choice of "visual" as the option that is not a type of reinforcer is valid because reinforcers typically fall into established categories recognized within the field of applied behavior analysis. Edible, activity, and social are all recognized types of reinforcers that can effectively strengthen desired behaviors. Edible reinforcers involve tangible items that can be consumed, which are particularly effective for reinforcing behaviors in various settings, especially with children. Activity reinforcers involve engaging in a preferred activity following the desired behavior, which can increase the likelihood of that behavior being repeated. Social reinforcers involve praise, attention, or any social interaction that follows a behavior, providing a positive consequence that encourages its recurrence. In contrast, "visual" does not fit into the conventional categories of reinforcers. While visual stimuli can be used in various instructional settings, they are not typically classified as a reinforcer on their own, as they do not inherently provide a positive consequence that can increase the likelihood of behavior being repeated in the same way that edible, activity, or social reinforcers do.