Antecedent

Question 1

3 ways antecedents can be manipulated to EVOKE DESIRABLE behavior

Answer 1

1. SD or Cues that have stimulus control
2. Arrange EO such that consequence of desirable BX more reinforcing
3. Decrease response effort for desirable bx

Question 2

Example:

Healthy eating: pack healthy lunches, use lists when shopping for groceries

Answer 2

Present SD or cues that have stimulus control over desired bx

Question 3

Example:

Healthy eating: cook healthy food using high rated recipes; increases reinforcing value of healthy food

Answer 3

Arrange EO such that consequence of desirable BX more reinforcing

Question 4

Example :

Healthy eating: get rid of all junk food

Answer 4

Decrease response effort for desirable bx

Question 5

3 types of antecedents manipulation to DECREASE UNDESIRABLE behavior:

Answer 5

1. Remove SD/Cues for undesirable bx
2. Arrange AO to decrease value of reinforcer for undesirable bx
3. Increase response effort for undesirable bx

Question 6

Example:

Healthy eating: remove unhealthy food from house

Answer 6

Remove SD/Cues for undesirable bx

Question 7

Example:

Healthy eating: eat meal before going shopping so full when grocery shopping

Answer 7

Arrange AO to decrease value of reinforcer for undesirable bx

Question 8

Example:

Healthy eating: get rid of all unhealthy food in home

Answer 8

Increase response effort for undesirable bx

Question 9

Noncontingent reinforcement implemented based on the different functions of problem behavior :

Answer 9

frequent and free access to preferred types of attention/tangibles/escape

Question 10

How to decrease aversiveness of demand context/task alteration/curricular revision

Answer 10

• Intersperse preferred or easier tasks
• Provide Sr for correct responding
• Decrease # of demand or duration of demand period
• Use errorless learning/provide help to complete the task