Chapter 28

Question 1

Group Contingency

Answer 1

Common consequence, a reward intended to function as reinforcement, is contingent on the behavior of one member of the group, the behavior of part of the group, or the behavior of everyone in the group

Question 2

Independent Group Contingency

Answer 2

An arrangement in which a contingency is presented to all members of a group, but reinforcement is delivered only to those group members who meet the criterion outlined in the contingency.

Question 3

Hero Procedure

Answer 3

The hero procedure can facilitate positive interactions among students because the class as a whole benefits from the improved behavior of the student targeted for the group contingency.

Question 4

Interdependent Group Contingency

Answer 4

All members of a group must meet the criterion of the contingency before any member earns the reward.

Question 5

Dependent Group Contingency

Answer 5

The reward for the whole group is dependent on the performance of an individual student or small group.

Question 6

Contingency Contract

Answer 6

Document that specifies a contingent relationship between the completion of a target behavior and access to, or delivery of, a specified reward