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What is a stimulus class?
What is a stimulus class?
What are the three dimensions that describe a stimulus class?
What are the three dimensions that describe a stimulus class?
Formal, Functional, Temporal
What does the formal dimension of a stimulus refer to?
What does the formal dimension of a stimulus refer to?
Physical features
Which of the following is NOT included in the formal dimension?
Which of the following is NOT included in the formal dimension?
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How are stimuli described in the functional dimension?
How are stimuli described in the functional dimension?
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Stimulus changes that occur prior to the behavior of interest are known as ______.
Stimulus changes that occur prior to the behavior of interest are known as ______.
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Stimulus changes that follow a behavior of interest are referred to as ______.
Stimulus changes that follow a behavior of interest are referred to as ______.
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What are antecedents?
What are antecedents?
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What are consequences in the context of behavior?
What are consequences in the context of behavior?
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Which of these best defines the temporal dimension of a stimulus?
Which of these best defines the temporal dimension of a stimulus?
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Study Notes
Stimulus Class
- A stimulus class consists of stimuli sharing common characteristics in three dimensions: formal, functional, and temporal.
Formal Dimension
- Defined by physical attributes of stimuli such as size, color, intensity, weight, and spatial position.
- Stimuli can be described, manipulated, and measured based on these physical features.
Functional Dimension
- Focuses on the impact of stimuli on behavior.
- Stimulus changes can lead to:
- Immediate and temporary effects that increase or decrease current behavior frequency.
- Delayed and lasting effects on future behavior frequency.
Temporal Dimension
- Concerned with the timing of stimuli in relation to behavior of interest.
- Key stimuli types in this dimension include:
- Antecedent: Stimuli that occur before the behavior, influencing its occurrence.
- Consequences: Stimuli that follow the behavior, impacting its future frequency.
Antecedent
- Refers to stimulus changes that exist or occur before the behavior of interest.
Consequences
- Refers to stimulus changes that happen after the behavior of interest.
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