Changing Criterian

Question 1

Changing Criterion Design

Answer 1

1. Successive and gradually changing criterion
2. 1 behavior
3. already in subject’s repertoire
4. graduated or step-wise fashion
5. Variation of Multiple Baseline Design

Question 2

Length of Phase

Answer 2

1. must be long enough to achieve stable responding
2. Bx that are slower to change require longer phases
3. Validity is increased when you vary the length of the
   phases.

Question 3

Magnitude of Changing Criterion Changes

Answer 3

1. Size of the changes between each criterion should
   vary to prove strong Functional Relation.
2. Changes need to be large enough to be detectable
   but not too large to be unattainable.
3. The more changes the better proof of Experimental
   Control.

Question 4

Advantages of Changing Criterion Design

Answer 4

1. does not require reversal
2. enables experimental analysis within the context of
   gradually improving bx.

Question 5

Disadvantages of Changing Criterion Design

Answer 5

1. bx must be in repertoire
2. not appropriate for shaping program
3. NOT a comparison design