Chapter 7 Flashcards

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Antecedents

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Events or stimuli that precede a behavior, often influencing its occurrence.

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Applied Behavioral Analysis

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A therapeutic approach that uses principles of learning to modify behaviors, often used in interventions for individuals with autism.

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Behavioral Learning Theories

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Psychological theories that focus on observable behaviors and the impact of the environment on learning.

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Classical Conditioning

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A type of learning where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a response through repeated pairing.

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Conditioned Response (CR)

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A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus, acquired through conditioning.

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Conditioned Stimulus (CS)

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A neutral stimulus that, through repeated association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.

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Consequences

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Outcomes that follow a behavior, influencing the likelihood of its recurrence.

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Contiguity

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The closeness in time and space between two events, such as a stimulus and a response.

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Contingency Contract

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An agreement specifying the relationship between behavior and its consequences.

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Continuous reinforcement schedule

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Reinforcement provided every time a specific behavior occurs.

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Cueing

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Providing prompts or signals to guide a desired behavior.

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Effective instruction delivery (EID)

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A teaching approach that maximizes student engagement and understanding.

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Inactive learning

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Passive learning without active participation or engagement.

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Extinction

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The gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned behavior when reinforcement is no longer provided.

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Functional behavioral assessment (FBA)

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A process to identify the function or purpose of a behavior to inform intervention strategies.

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Good behavior game

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A classroom management technique promoting positive behavior through a reward system.

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Group consequences

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Outcomes applied to a group based on the collective behavior of its members.

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Intermittent reinforcement schedule

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Reinforcement provided occasionally, rather than every time a behavior occurs.

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Interval schedule

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A reinforcement schedule based on the passage of time.

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Learning

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The process of acquiring new knowledge, behaviors, or skills.

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Negative reinforcement

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Strengthening a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.

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Neutral stimulus

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A stimulus that does not elicit a specific response until it becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus.

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Observational learning

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Learning by observing and imitating others.

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Operant conditioning

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Learning through the consequences of voluntary behavior.

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Operants
Voluntary behaviors that operate on the environment.
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Positive behavioral supports
Strategies that promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging ones.
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Positive practice
Repeated performance of a correct behavior to replace an undesirable one.
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Positive reinforcement
Strengthening a behavior by presenting a desired stimulus.
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Precorrrection
Anticipatory strategies to prevent inappropriate behavior.
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Premack Principle
Using a preferred activity as a reinforcer for a less-preferred activity.
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Presentation Punishment
Decreasing a behavior by presenting an aversive stimulus.
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Punishment
A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior.
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Ratio Schedule
A reinforcement schedule based on the number of responses.
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Reinforcement
Anything that strengthens a behavior, increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.
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Reinforcer
Any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior recurring.
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Removal punishment
Decreasing a behavior by removing a positive stimulus.
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Reprimands
Verbal expressions of disapproval or criticism.
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Respondents
Behaviors that are automatic responses to specific stimuli.
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Response
Any observable behavior.
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Response cost
Decreasing a behavior by removing a positive stimulus.
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Self-management
Individuals regulating their own behavior through monitoring and reinforcement.
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Self-reinforcement
Providing reinforcement to oneself for achieving a desired behavior.
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Shaping
Gradually molding and reinforcing behaviors that approximate the desired behavior.
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Social Isolation
A form of punishment involving the temporary removal of social interaction.
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Social Learning theory
A theory emphasizing the role of observation and imitation in learning.
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Stimulus
Any object or event that elicits a response.
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Stimulus Control
The influence of antecedent stimuli on behavior.
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Successive approximations
Small steps toward a desired behavior that are reinforced during the shaping process.
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Task analysis
Breaking down a complex skill into smaller, manageable steps.
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Time out
A form of punishment involving the removal of access to reinforcement for a specified duration.
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Token reinforcement system
A system using tokens as reinforcers, which can be exchanged for desired items or privileges.
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Unconditioned response (UR)
An automatic and unlearned response to a stimulus.
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Unconditioned Stimulus (US)
A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response.
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Events or stimuli that precede a behavior, often influencing its occurrence.
Antecedents
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A therapeutic approach that uses principles of learning to modify behaviors, often used in interventions for individuals with autism.
Applied Behavioral Analysis
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Psychological theories that focus on observable behaviors and the impact of the environment on learning.
Behavioral Learning Theories
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A type of learning where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a response through repeated pairing.
Classical Conditioning
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A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus, acquired through conditioning.
Conditioned Response (CR)
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A neutral stimulus that, through repeated association with an unconditioned stimulus, elicits a conditioned response.
Conditioned Stimulus (CS)
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Outcomes that follow a behavior, influencing the likelihood of its recurrence.
Consequences
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The closeness in time and space between two events, such as a stimulus and a response.
Contiguity
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An agreement specifying the relationship between behavior and its consequences.
Contingency Contract
63
Reinforcement provided every time a specific behavior occurs.
Continuous reinforcement schedule
64
Providing prompts or signals to guide a desired behavior.
Cueing
65
A teaching approach that maximizes student engagement and understanding.
Effective instruction delivery (EID)
66
Passive learning without active participation or engagement.
Inactive learning
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The gradual weakening and eventual disappearance of a learned behavior when reinforcement is no longer provided.
Extinction
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A process to identify the function or purpose of a behavior to inform intervention strategies.
Functional behavioral assessment (FBA)
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A classroom management technique promoting positive behavior through a reward system.
Good behavior game
70
Outcomes applied to a group based on the collective behavior of its members.
Group consequences
71
Reinforcement provided occasionally, rather than every time a behavior occurs.
Intermittent reinforcement schedule
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A reinforcement schedule based on the passage of time.
Interval schedule
73
The process of acquiring new knowledge, behaviors, or skills.
Learning
74
Strengthening a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.
Negative reinforcement
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A stimulus that does not elicit a specific response until it becomes associated with an unconditioned stimulus.
Neutral stimulus
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Learning by observing and imitating others.
Observational learning
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Learning through the consequences of voluntary behavior.
Operant conditioning
78
Voluntary behaviors that operate on the environment.
Operants
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Strategies that promote positive behaviors and reduce challenging ones.
Positive behavioral supports
80
Repeated performance of a correct behavior to replace an undesirable one.
Positive practice
81
Strengthening a behavior by presenting a desired stimulus.
Positive reinforcement
82
Anticipatory strategies to prevent inappropriate behavior.
Precorrrection
83
Using a preferred activity as a reinforcer for a less-preferred activity.
Premack Principle
84
Decreasing a behavior by presenting an aversive stimulus.
Presentation Punishment
85
A consequence that decreases the likelihood of a behavior.
Punishment
86
A reinforcement schedule based on the number of responses.
Ratio Schedule
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Anything that strengthens a behavior, increasing the likelihood of its recurrence.
Reinforcement
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Any stimulus that, when presented after a behavior, increases the likelihood of that behavior recurring.
Reinforcer
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Decreasing a behavior by removing a positive stimulus.
Removal punishment
90
Verbal expressions of disapproval or criticism.
Reprimands
91
Behaviors that are automatic responses to specific stimuli.
Respondents
92
Any observable behavior.
Response
93
Decreasing a behavior by removing a positive stimulus.
Response cost
94
Individuals regulating their own behavior through monitoring and reinforcement.
Self-management
95
Providing reinforcement to oneself for achieving a desired behavior.
Self-reinforcement
96
Gradually molding and reinforcing behaviors that approximate the desired behavior.
Shaping
97
A form of punishment involving the temporary removal of social interaction.
Social Isolation
98
A theory emphasizing the role of observation and imitation in learning.
Social Learning theory
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Any object or event that elicits a response.
Stimulus
100
The influence of antecedent stimuli on behavior.
Stimulus Control
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Small steps toward a desired behavior that are reinforced during the shaping process.
Successive approximations
102
Breaking down a complex skill into smaller, manageable steps.
Task analysis
103
A form of punishment involving the removal of access to reinforcement for a specified duration.
Time out
104
A system using tokens as reinforcers, which can be exchanged for desired items or privileges.
Token reinforcement system
105
An automatic and unlearned response to a stimulus.
Unconditioned response (UR)
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A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response.
Unconditioned Stimulus (US)