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What does ABC stand for in the context of a 3 Term Contingency?
What does ABC stand for in the context of a 3 Term Contingency?
What is classical conditioning?
What is classical conditioning?
A 2 term process of stimulus and response (e.g., presentation of food - salivation from dog)
Define operant conditioning.
Define operant conditioning.
3 term contingency SRS or ABC
What does SRS stand for?
What does SRS stand for?
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What is a stimulus?
What is a stimulus?
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Define response in behavioral terms.
Define response in behavioral terms.
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What is a response class?
What is a response class?
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What does contingency mean in behavioral analysis?
What does contingency mean in behavioral analysis?
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What is a natural contingency?
What is a natural contingency?
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Define contrived contingency.
Define contrived contingency.
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What is non-contingent reinforcement?
What is non-contingent reinforcement?
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What does indiscriminable contingency mean?
What does indiscriminable contingency mean?
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Define group contingency.
Define group contingency.
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What is independent group contingency?
What is independent group contingency?
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What does dependent group contingency mean?
What does dependent group contingency mean?
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Define interdependent group contingency.
Define interdependent group contingency.
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What is stimulus discrimination?
What is stimulus discrimination?
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What is a Discriminative Stimulus (SD)?
What is a Discriminative Stimulus (SD)?
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Define Stimulus delta (SΔ).
Define Stimulus delta (SΔ).
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What is stimulus salience?
What is stimulus salience?
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What does masking mean in behavioral terms?
What does masking mean in behavioral terms?
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Define overshadowing in behavioral analysis.
Define overshadowing in behavioral analysis.
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What is transfer of stimulus control?
What is transfer of stimulus control?
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Study Notes
3 Term Contingency and Conditioning Concepts
- ABC stands for Antecedent, behavioral Response, and Consequence, which are essential components of understanding behavior.
- Classical conditioning involves a two-term process where an unconditioned stimulus (like food) elicits a conditioned response (such as salivation).
- Operant conditioning is defined by a three-term contingency: Stimulus, Response, and Stimulus (SRS or ABC).
Key Definitions
- A stimulus is any physical object or event in the environment influencing a person's behavior.
- A response is any directly measurable behavior exhibited by an individual.
- A response class includes all behaviors that achieve the same outcome, demonstrating the versatility of functional actions.
Contingency Concepts
- A contingency refers to the reinforcement or punishment that follows a behavior, influencing future actions.
- Natural contingencies occur without behavioral manipulation by an analyst, resulting in organic consequences.
- Contrived contingencies are consequences that are purposefully implemented by stakeholders to influence behavior.
Reinforcement Schedules
- Non-contingent reinforcement delivers rewards on a set schedule, independent of the individual's behavior.
- Indiscriminable contingencies create uncertainty about when reinforcement will occur, making them non-fixed.
- Group contingency involves a shared consequence for a group, based on individual or collective behavior.
Types of Group Contingencies
- Independent group contingency allows only individual members who meet specific criteria to earn rewards, despite the group's collective presence.
- Dependent group contingency ties the group's reward to the performance of either a single individual or a subset within the group.
- Interdependent group contingency requires all members to meet certain criteria before receiving any rewards, promoting collective success.
Stimulus Discrimination
- Stimulus discrimination is the selective responding to a discriminative stimulus while ignoring similar stimuli.
- The Discriminative Stimulus (SD) indicates when a behavior is likely to be reinforced, guiding appropriate responses.
- Stimulus delta (SΔ) represents situations where a response will not be reinforced, serving as a cue for unwanted behaviors.
Additional Concepts in Conditioning
- Stimulus salience refers to the attributes of a stimulus that capture attention, such as brightness or movement.
- Masking occurs when a competing stimulus diminishes the effectiveness of an original stimulus, impacting behavioral responses.
- Overshadowing happens when one stimulus impedes the conditioning of another due to its stronger presence, leading to loss of control over the original stimulus.
- Transfer of stimulus control is achieved by removing prompts once the desired behavior reliably occurs in the presence of the SD.
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Description
Explore the foundational concepts of the 3 Term Contingency in behavior analysis. This quiz covers key principles of classical and operant conditioning, emphasizing the roles of antecedents, behaviors, and consequences. Test your understanding of stimuli, responses, and contingencies in behavioral contexts.