Behavior Analysis: Antecedents and Consequences

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What behavioral consequence results from Estefania's actions?

Answering the RBT's questions

No peanut butter stuffed pretzel bites for over a week

Access to the pretzel bites (correct)

The sight of the container of peanut butter stuffed pretzel bites

Which antecedents lead to the response observed in Estefania?

No peanut butter stuffed pretzel bites for over a week (correct)

The sight of the container of peanut butter stuffed pretzel bites (correct)

Access to the pretzel bites

Answering the RBT's questions

Which antecedent effectively alters the consequence for Estefania?

No peanut butter stuffed pretzel bites for over a week (correct)

The sight of the container of peanut butter stuffed pretzel bites

How does the income tax refund influence Lori's decision not to pick up extra shifts?

It decreases the effectiveness of earning bonuses Signup and view all the answers

What function does the income tax refund serve in the context of Lori's behavior?

AO for SR+ Signup and view all the answers

What is the behavior-altering effect of the income tax refund on Lori?

Abative Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Lori's decision not to pick up extra shifts?

The bonus at the end of the day Signup and view all the answers

Which antecedent most influences Lori's decision not to engage in picking up extra shifts?

The income tax refund Signup and view all the answers

What is the value-altering effect of the income tax refund?

Abolishes the effectiveness of the bonus at the end of the day Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for Lina's behavior when she does not ask to leave grandma's house?

Getting to leave grandma's house Signup and view all the answers

What antecedent impacts Lina's decision to stay longer at her grandmother's house?

The presence of Lina's mother Signup and view all the answers

Which antecedent alters the effectiveness of the consequence for Lina's behavior?

The presence of Lina's favorite aunt Signup and view all the answers

What is the value-altering effect of the presence of Lina's favorite aunt?

Abolishes the effectiveness of getting to leave grandma's house Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Corey's behavior in closing his office door?

Reducing the sound of the co-worker's voice Signup and view all the answers

What type of effect does begging her mother to go home have on Lina's actions?

Decreases the effectiveness of the consequences Signup and view all the answers

Which antecedent contributes to Charlie's avoidance of practicing math facts?

The sight of Star Wars figurines Signup and view all the answers

What function does the presence of Lina's favorite aunt serve for Lina?

AO for SR- Signup and view all the answers

What value-altering effect does the sound of the co-worker's voice have in a work setting?

It diminishes focus Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the sight of the open door in an office environment?

EO for SR- Signup and view all the answers

Which consequence effectively alters Frances' behavior after she encounters a rotten smell?

Taking the trash bag outside Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the rotten smell in the kitchen as an antecedent?

EO for SR- Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for Charlie engaging in disruptive behavior in math class?

Leaving the classroom Signup and view all the answers

Which antecedent substantially reduces the effectiveness of engaging in disruptive behavior for Charlie?

The appeal of Star Wars figurines Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary value-altering effect of the chicken bones in the trash for Frances?

Increases her aversion to trash Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Antecedents and Consequences

Antecedent: A stimulus that occurs before a behavior and influences its likelihood.
Consequence: A stimulus that occurs after a behavior that influences its future likelihood.

Types of Consequences

Positive Reinforcement (SR+): Adding a stimulus to increase behavior.
Negative Reinforcement (SR-): Removing a stimulus to increase behavior.

Function of Antecedents

EO (Establishing Operation): Increases the effectiveness of a consequence (e.g., deprivation makes food more reinforcing).
AO (Abolishing Operation): Decreases the effectiveness of a consequence (e.g., satiation makes food less reinforcing).

Behavior-Altering Effects of Antecedents

Evocative Effect: Increases the likelihood of a behavior.
Abative Effect: Decreases the likelihood of a behavior.

Value-Altering Effects of Antecedents

Signals a consequence is available.
Abates a behavior.
Abolishes the effectiveness of a consequence.

Example 1: Estefania

Behavior: Estefania engages in disruptive behavior.
Consequence: Access to pretzel (SR+).
Antecedents:
- Sight of pretzel container (EO for SR+).
- No pretzel for a week (AO for SR+).

Example 2: Lori

Behavior: Lori picks up extra shifts.
Consequence: Bonus at the end of the day (SR+).
Antecedents:
- Income tax refund (AO for SR+).
- Bonus policy (EO for SR+).

Example 3: Lina

Behavior: Lina begs her mother to leave grandma's.
Consequence: Leaving grandma's house (SR-).
Antecedents:
- Presence of Lina's aunt (AO for SR-).
- Presence of Lina's mother (EO for SR-).

Example 4: Corey

Behavior: Corey closes the door.
Consequence: Reduced noise from coworker (SR-).
Antecedents:
- Coworker's voice (EO for SR-).
- Open door (EO for SR-).

Example 5: Charlie

Behavior: Charlie engages in disruptive behavior.
Consequence: Avoiding math work (SR-).
Antecedents:
- Star Wars figurines (AO for SR-).
- Teacher's presence (EO for SR-).

Example 6: Frances

Behavior: Frances takes the trash bag out.
Consequence: Removal of rotten smell (SR-).
Antecedents:
- Smell of rotting chicken (EO for SR-).
- Sight of chicken bones (EO for SR-).

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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of behavior analysis, focusing on antecedents and consequences that influence behavior. Participants will learn about types of reinforcements and the effects of establishing and abolishing operations. Test your understanding of these key behavioral principles!