10 Questions
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?
Provides cues that remind or instruct someone to perform a behavior.
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?
Fading is the gradual withdrawal of prompts as they become less necessary with the repetition/reinforcement of a behavior.
What are setting events in stimulus control?
Environmental conditions which influence the performance of a behavior and can be changed to impact behavior.
What is the difference between a reinforcer and a reward?
A reinforcer is received only if the person engages in the behavior, and it increases the chance of repetition. A reward is not necessarily contingent on a specific behavior and may not directly increase the likelihood of repetition.
What are two types of positive reinforcers?
Tangible and social
What is differential reinforcement and what are the 5 types in order of effectiveness?
Differential reinforcement is changing behavior indirectly by reinforcing an alternative behavior. The 5 types in order of effectiveness are: 1. Differential reinforcement of incompatible behavior 2. Differential reinforcement of competing behavior 3. Differential reinforcement of alternative behavior 4. Differential reinforcement of any other behavior 5. Differential reinforcement of low response rates of the maladaptive behavior
What is the difference between negative punishment and positive punishment?
Negative punishment removes a pleasant/desirable consequence, while positive punishment introduces/ adds an unpleasant/undesirable consequence.
What are possible overcorrections for missing group project meetings?
Possible overcorrections include restitution, positive practice, and aversion therapy.
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.
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