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What is stimulus control in the context of behavior?
What is stimulus control in the context of behavior?
Introducing or changing the antecedents of a behavior based on operant conditioning, usually part of a treatment package, to initiate or accelerate behaviors, or to introduce or change antecedents for deceleration behaviors.
What is the purpose of prompting in stimulus control?
What is the purpose of prompting in stimulus control?
Provides cues that remind or instruct someone to perform a behavior.
When is prompting most effective?
When is prompting most effective?
Prompt is administered right before the target behavior, is significant enough to be noticed, specific and unambiguous, and reminds the person of the consequences of the behavior. Additionally, it should be followed by reinforcement.
What is fading in the context of stimulus control?
What is fading in the context of stimulus control?
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What are setting events in stimulus control?
What are setting events in stimulus control?
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What is the difference between a reinforcer and a reward?
What is the difference between a reinforcer and a reward?
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What are two types of positive reinforcers?
What are two types of positive reinforcers?
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What is differential reinforcement and what are the 5 types in order of effectiveness?
What is differential reinforcement and what are the 5 types in order of effectiveness?
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What is the difference between negative punishment and positive punishment?
What is the difference between negative punishment and positive punishment?
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What are possible overcorrections for missing group project meetings?
What are possible overcorrections for missing group project meetings?
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Study Notes
Stimulus Control
- Refers to the ability of specific stimuli to influence the likelihood of a particular behavior occurring.
- Behaviors are prompted or reinforced in the presence of certain stimuli but not in their absence.
Purpose of Prompting
- Aids in initiating a desired behavior by providing cues or hints.
- Helps to increase the frequency of the target behavior when it is not occurring spontaneously.
Effectiveness of Prompting
- Most effective when used immediately prior to the desired behavior.
- Particularly useful in teaching new skills or behaviors that are not yet established.
Fading in Stimulus Control
- Gradual removal of prompts after the desired behavior is established.
- Encourages independence by reducing reliance on external cues while maintaining the behavior.
Setting Events
- Contextual factors that can influence behavior, such as environment, time of day, or emotional state.
- Setting events can enhance or inhibit the effectiveness of stimuli in prompting behaviors.
Reinforcer vs. Reward
- A reinforcer is a consequence that increases the likelihood of a behavior occurring again in the future.
- A reward is more subjective and can be perceived differently by individuals; it may not necessarily strengthen behavior.
Types of Positive Reinforcers
- Tangible reinforcers like toys or money.
- Social reinforcers such as praise or attention from others.
Differential Reinforcement
- Involves reinforcing a desired behavior while withholding reinforcement for undesired behaviors.
- Five types in order of effectiveness:
- Differential Reinforcement of Alternate Behavior (DRA).
- Differential Reinforcement of Incompatible Behavior (DRI).
- Differential Reinforcement of Low Rates (DRL).
- Differential Reinforcement of High Rates (DRH).
- Differential Reinforcement of Other Behavior (DRO).
Negative Punishment vs. Positive Punishment
- Negative punishment involves removing a stimulus to decrease a behavior (e.g., taking away privileges).
- Positive punishment involves adding a stimulus to decrease a behavior (e.g., scolding).
Overcorrections for Missing Group Project Meetings
- Required to complete extra group tasks or projects to compensate for missed meetings.
- May involve a review and presentation of missed material to demonstrate understanding.
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Test your understanding of stimulus control and prompting in operant conditioning. Explore how antecedents are introduced or changed to initiate or decelerate behaviors, and learn about the four types of prompts. Evaluate your knowledge of when prompts are most effective.
