Behavior Modification Flashcards

Differential Reinforcement

• Differential reinforcement involves reinforcing desired behaviors while withholding reinforcement from undesired behaviors.
• It aims to increase positive behaviors and decrease negative ones effectively.

Negative Punishment

• An example is paying a speeding ticket, which removes money or privileges as a consequence of behavior.

Type 1 Punishment

• Involves adding an adverse condition to decrease a behavior, acting as a deterrent.

Extinction of Behavior

• Extinction eliminates behaviors maintained by positive reinforcement by removing the reinforcer for the undesired behavior.

Behavior Reduction Plan

• Should be implemented when other environmental variables for the behavior have been assessed and ruled out.

Extinction Burst

• If an extinction burst occurs, it's crucial to continue the intervention despite potential behavioral escalation.

Conditions for Not Using Extinction

• Extinction should not be applied if it poses a risk of harm to the individual or people in their environment.

Escape Extinction

• Prevents individuals from escaping situations they are trying to avoid, thus addressing escape-maintained behavior.

Spontaneous Recovery

• Refers to the unexpected return of an extinguished behavior after a period without reinforcement.

Effective Punishment Intervention

• Reviewing and collecting data on interventions involving punishment can enhance their effectiveness and monitor progress.

Motivating Operations

• A motivating operation is illustrated by an example where Jan's hunger motivates her to work harder for a food reward.

General Extinction Process

• Extinction entails abruptly halting reinforcement for problematic behavior, leading to reduced frequency over time.

Functions of Behavior

• Escape refers to behaviors aimed at avoiding particular tasks or social interactions.

Differential Reinforcement Techniques

• Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA) allows for the replacement behavior to be independent of the undesired behavior.
• Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI) focuses on behaviors that cannot occur simultaneously with the undesirable behavior.

Communication Intent of Behavior

• The statement "all behavior has a communication intent" implies that behaviors serve specific purposes for individuals, reflecting underlying needs or messages.

Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL)

• Employ DRL when behaviors are acceptable at reduced frequencies, promoting moderation rather than complete cessation.

Role of Punishment

• Punishment serves to reduce behavior by applying a stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Positive Punishment Example

• An example includes verbally admonishing someone (e.g., saying "no") to prevent dangerous actions like running into the street.

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