RBT Flashcards on Behavior Concepts
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RBT Flashcards on Behavior Concepts

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What is one problem with a first-then strategy?

  • Ineffective
  • Bribery land (correct)
  • Visual support
  • Predictable
  • One potential problem with social stories is they have not been _____

    shown to be as effective as other procedures.

    Which of the following procedures have been found to be more effective than Social Stories?

  • Teaching Interaction Procedure, video modeling, and Cool Versus Not Cool (correct)
  • Video modeling, first-then, and Teaching Interaction Procedure
  • Teaching Interaction Procedure, first-then, and Cool Versus Not Cool
  • Video modeling, Cool Versus Not Cool, and first-then
  • Which of the following is one strategy within the Autism Partnership Method used to decrease aberrant behavior?

    <p>Social skill groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Developing a hierarchy of frustrating events and teaching a client to engage in relaxing behaviors when exposed to steps within that hierarchy is known as which of the following?

    <p>Frustration Tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If required to implement restraint, you must do which of the following?

    <p>Seek out additional training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Crisis plans should be _____

    <p>Individualized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a core component of a behavior reduction plan?

    <p>Data collection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process of systematically, differentially reinforcing successive approximations to a terminal behavior is commonly referred to as which of the following?

    <p>Shaping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one possible danger with taking too large of steps while shaping?

    <p>Behavior falters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one possible danger with taking too small of steps while shaping?

    <p>Boredom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is one of Pryor's 10 Laws of shaping?

    <p>Train one behavior at a time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Autism Partnership Method, shaping involves a level of which of the following?

    <p>Artistry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Any behavior the interventionist engages in that increases the likelihood that the learner will respond correctly is known as which of the following?

    <p>Prompting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Gestures, positional, and looking at the targeted response are all examples of which type of prompts?

    <p>Stimulus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rules of when to prompt and what prompts to provide are commonly referred to as which of the following?

    <p>Prompting systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Specific prompts that are provided are commonly referred to as which of the following?

    <p>Prompt types</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prompting system involves providing a prompt with a 0 second delay and never increasing that delay?

    <p>Simultaneous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prompting system is time-based with at least two time levels (e.g., 0 second and 10 second)?

    <p>Constant time delay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prompting system involves giving the learner the opportunity to respond independently prior to providing a prompt?

    <p>Least-to-most</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prompting system involves providing a prompt and then fading prompts until the learner responds independently?

    <p>Most-to-least</p> Signup and view all the answers

    No-no prompt was originally designed for use in a(n)

    <p>Two choice discrimination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which prompting system relies on the use of clinical judgment?

    <p>Flexible prompt fading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Within flexible prompt fading the goal of the technician is to keep the learner at ____ accuracy (prompted or unprompted).

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one variable a technician should analyze when implementing flexible prompt fading?

    <p>Responses on previous trials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The three primary components of discrete trial teaching are always which of the following?

    <p>Instruction, response, and reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a conventional approach, arranging the stimulus array in a pre-determined order in which each stimulus is equally distributed among all possible positions is known as which of the following?

    <p>Counterbalancing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Autism Partnership Method, stimulus placement is determined by which of the following?

    <p>A variety of variables on each trial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One main difference between bribery and reinforcement is the

    <p>Timing of the item provided</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This is the term for when a learner is engaging in disruptive behaviors and is offered something preferred to stop.

    <p>Bribery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a consequence is provided contingent upon a learner engaging in appropriate behavior and that appropriate behavior is more likely to occur in the future is best described by which of the following?

    <p>Reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one potential problem with bribery?

    <p>Facilitates negotiation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the 10 commandments of reinforcement within the Autism Partnership Model?

    <p>Thin the schedule of reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes when a learner earns tickets which are eventually exchanged for a toy?

    <p>Token economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the most important components of a token economy?

    <p>Using effective reinforcers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Rainbow token most closely aligns with which schedule of reinforcement?

    <p>Conjugate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which token economy is in place when the learner is unaware of how many tokens are required prior to exchanging?

    <p>Magic number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first rule of punishment is __________.

    <p>it happens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A response followed immediately by a stimulus change that decreases the future probability of similar responses is best described by which of the following?

    <p>Punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Saying 'no' contingent upon a learner's response that results in a decrease in the probability of that response in the future is an example of which of the following?

    <p>Positive punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Removing a token contingent upon a response that results in a decrease in the probability of that response in the future is an example of which of the following?

    <p>Negative punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A bad odor is likely an example of which of the following?

    <p>Unconditioned punisher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A stimulus change that functions as punishment as a result of a person's conditioning history is a definition of which of the following?

    <p>Conditioned punisher</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following two variables affect the effectiveness of punishers?

    <p>Immediacy and schedule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A potential negative side effect of punishment is __________.

    <p>Behavioral contrast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the analogy of the history of punishment that the presenter used?

    <p>Pendulum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The effectiveness of punishment was first evaluated in which type of research?

    <p>Basic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Behavior a client engages in that could cause harm to themselves or others is sometimes referred to as __________.

    <p>Aberrant behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One problem associated with stereotypic behavior is it __________.

    <p>Could interfere with learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Minshawi and colleagues (2014) reported that up to _____ individuals with ASD display self-injurious behavior.

    <p>50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Defining a behavior in observable terms is known as which of the following?

    <p>Operational definition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This type of definition describes changes in the environment related to the behavior.

    <p>Functional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an operational definition important?

    <p>It results in more accurate scoring of behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which four functions are commonly included in historical literature on functional analysis?

    <p>Access to attention, access to tangibles, escape, and automatic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Autism Partnership Method/Model what is another potential function of behavior?

    <p>Control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Indirect measures of aberrant behavior are also known as which of the following?

    <p>Second hand observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Collecting A-B-C data is also known as which of the following?

    <p>First hand observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the best reason for conducting a functional behavior assessment?

    <p>To identify the function of behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three components of active listening?

    <p>What we do, what we say, what we observe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Was he Screaming, Hitting, or Throwing Objects?' is an indirect method known as which of the following?

    <p>Laundry list</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the second step of direct observation?

    <p>Describing the behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Functional analysis has been described as the most ______ way to determine function.

    <p>Precise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The majority of studies on functional analysis have shown it __________.

    <p>Can lead to successful treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A learner receiving a high five contingent upon displaying aberrant behavior would occur in which condition of a functional analysis?

    <p>Attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A learner receiving a toy contingent upon displaying aberrant behavior would most likely occur in which condition of a functional analysis?

    <p>Tangible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A learner being provided with a break from demands contingent upon displaying aberrant behavior would most likely occur in which condition of a functional analysis?

    <p>Escape</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One concern with standard functional analyses is that they are not __________.

    <p>Occurring in natural settings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a progressive approach to problem behavior (i.e., the Big 4), which of the following is recommended?

    <p>To proactively teach the skills required to navigate the four conditions of a standard functional analysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one component of proactive procedures?

    <p>Making learning fun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to make learning fun?

    <p>Interspersing tasks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one component of reactive procedures?

    <p>Creating behavioral momentum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One component of a good behavior plan is __________.

    <p>A measurement system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discontinuing the reinforcement of a previously reinforced behavior primarily results in a decrease in the frequency of the behavior, which is known as which of the following?

    <p>Extinction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We extinguish the __________.

    <p>behavior not the student</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Extinction should always be combined with which of the following?

    <p>Reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When implementing a procedure based upon extinction, one might observe an initial, but temporary increase in the targeted behavior. This is known as which of the following?

    <p>Extinction burst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a situation when a behavior that is no longer reinforced starts to appear again?

    <p>Resurgence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The primary behavioral principle responsible for the effectiveness of time-out is which of the following?

    <p>Punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An essential component of time-out is ensuring which of the following?

    <p>High quality time-in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of time-out best describes when the learner is completely removed from the environment?

    <p>Exclusionary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of time-out best describes when the learner is not removed from the environment?

    <p>Non-exclusionary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one challenge associated with the implementation of time-out?

    <p>Ethical considerations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes a procedure that involves a stimulus that signals the availability of reinforcement for engaging in appropriate behavior and is removed for engaging in inappropriate behavior?

    <p>Time-in</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is one advantage of the time-in procedure?

    <p>Provides a prompt for the teachers/therapists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Time-in could be implemented with which of the following?

    <p>Any student</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary behavioral principle responsible for the effectiveness of a response cost system?

    <p>Punishment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Response cost should always be combined with which of the following?

    <p>Reinforcement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes an overcorrection procedure in which aberrant behavior sets the occasion for the learner to restore the environment to its previous state?

    <p>Restitutional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes an overcorrection procedure in which aberrant behavior sets the occasion for the learner to repeatedly engage in a task?

    <p>Positive practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes a procedure that involves blocking an individual from engaging in a behavior?

    <p>Response blocking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reinforcement contingent upon the learner engaging in a specific behavior instead of the aberrant behavior is known as which of the following?

    <p>Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior (DRA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reinforcement contingent upon the learner engaging in a behavior that cannot be done at the same time as the targeted aberrant behavior is known as which of the following?

    <p>Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior (DRI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reinforcement contingent upon the absence of aberrant behavior is known as which of the following?

    <p>Differential reinforcement of other behavior (DRO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reinforcement contingent upon displaying lower rates of behavior is known as which of the following?

    <p>Differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior (DRL)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interventions that manipulate the value of consequences are also known as which of the following?

    <p>Antecedent based procedures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Having a student engage in a series of preferred tasks prior to presenting a nonpreferred task is known as which of the following?

    <p>Behavioral momentum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An audiotaped, written word, phrase, or sentence used to teach conversation and social behavior is known as which of the following?

    <p>Script fading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When using script fading, how many people are involved in the process?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Having a client watch a video of an individual displaying the desired behavior is known as video __________.

    <p>Modeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Behavior Concepts

    • Bribery differs from reinforcement primarily in the timing of the item provided.
    • Disruptive behavior mitigated by offering a preferred item is classified as bribery.
    • Reinforcement occurs when a consequence after a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior recurring.

    Reinforcement Strategies

    • A key commandment of reinforcement is to thin the schedule of reinforcement.
    • A token economy allows learners to earn tokens to exchange for preferred items or activities.
    • Effective reinforcers are crucial in a token economy to maximize its success.

    Punishment Techniques

    • Punishment is defined as a response followed by a stimulus that decreases future similar responses.
    • Positive punishment involves presenting an unpleasant stimulus following a behavior, while negative punishment involves the removal of a pleasant stimulus.

    Behavior Assessment

    • Observable behavior definitions are termed operational definitions.
    • Historical literature recognizes four functions of behavior: access to attention, access to tangibles, escape, and automatic reinforcement.
    • Functional behavior assessments employ both direct measures (first hand observation) and indirect measures (second hand observation).

    Behavior Modification Procedures

    • Extinction involves discontinuing reinforcement for a previously reinforced behavior, leading to a decrease in that behavior.
    • A rise in behavior upon initial application of extinction is known as an extinction burst.
    • The response cost system works by removing reinforcement as punishment for undesired behaviors.

    Teaching and Learning Strategies

    • Making learning enjoyable can enhance student engagement and effectiveness.
    • Behavioral momentum involves completing a series of preferred tasks prior to presenting a nonpreferred task.
    • Script fading and video modeling are effective methods for teaching social behaviors and conversation.

    Time-Out Protocols

    • Time-out procedures can be exclusionary or non-exclusionary based on whether the learner is removed from the environment.
    • High-quality time-in is a critical component of an effective time-out strategy.

    Crisis Management and Ethical Considerations

    • Implementing restraint requires additional training and should be part of a comprehensive crisis plan that is personalized for each learner.
    • Ethical considerations are paramount when employing time-out strategies to ensure they do not create negative behaviors.

    Intervention Techniques

    • Differential reinforcement approaches focus on reinforcing behaviors that are incompatible with or alternative to aberrant behaviors.
    • Frustration tolerance strategies involve creating a hierarchy of frustrating events for clients to learn coping skills.

    Research and Evidence

    • Research on functional analysis highlights its effectiveness in developing successful intervention plans, validating its use in applied behavior analysis settings.
    • Social stories have been found less effective than alternative approaches like video modeling and direct interaction strategies for teaching social skills.### Reinforcement and Behavior Management
    • Individualized approaches are essential in reinforcement-based strategies for effective behavior modification.
    • A core component of a behavior reduction plan includes systematic data collection to monitor progress.

    Shaping Process

    • Shaping involves gradually reinforcing successive approximations of a desired terminal behavior, promoting skill acquisition over time.
    • Taking too large steps during shaping can cause behavior faltering, hindering progress.
    • Conversely, taking too small steps may lead to boredom, reducing learner engagement and motivation.

    Principles of Shaping

    • One of Pryor's 10 Laws of shaping states to train one behavior at a time, ensuring clarity and focus in the learning process.
    • The Autism Partnership Method emphasizes a level of artistry in shaping, highlighting the importance of creativity in intervention strategies.

    Prompting Techniques

    • Prompting defines any behavior by the interventionist intended to increase the likelihood of the learner responding correctly.
    • Prompts can include gestures, positional cues, and visual attention, classified as stimulus prompts.
    • Prompting systems define the rules regarding when and which prompts to provide, facilitating structured support.

    Types of Prompts

    • Prompt types refer to specific prompts used based on the instructional context, such as verbal cues or physical guidance.
    • The simultaneous prompting system provides a prompt with no delay, ensuring immediate support for the learner.
    • Constant time delay prompting involves time-based levels where prompts follow a consistent interval, such as 0 seconds and 10 seconds.

    Strategies for Effective Prompting

    • The least-to-most prompting system allows learners initial chances to respond independently before support is provided.
    • Most-to-least prompting methods require initial prompts that are gradually faded to encourage independent responses.
    • No-no prompting, originally designed for two-choice discrimination tasks, helps reinforce correct responding by identifying and correcting errors.

    Flexible Prompt Fading

    • Flexible prompt fading relies on clinical judgment, assessing learner responses to adapt prompting levels dynamically.
    • The goal is to maintain approximately 80% accuracy in responses, ensuring a balance between challenge and success.

    Discrete Trial Teaching (DTT)

    • The three primary components of discrete trial teaching are instruction, response, and feedback, forming a structured teaching method.
    • Counterbalancing in a conventional approach involves arranging stimulus arrays to ensure even distribution across positions, mitigating bias in responding.
    • In the Autism Partnership Method, stimulus placement varies by a variety of factors on each trial, promoting adaptability in teaching strategies.

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