Function Based Behaviour Strategies

Question 1

The two main types of function-based behaviour strategies are…

Answer 1

Differential reinf’t; Eliminate the deprivation state

Question 2

According to the rationale for deprivation elimination, bad behaviour occurs because people are…

Answer 2

deprived of the consequences of that behaviour

Question 3

If you eliminate the deprivation state…

Answer 3

the individual will have no reason to engage in the problem behaviour

Question 4

Give a method of eliminating the deprivation state

Answer 4

Providing non-contingent access to reinforcer

Question 5

What is non-contingent reinforcement (NCR)?

Answer 5

Procedure in which reinf’t delivered on a fixed-time or variable-time schedule regardless of the occurrence of behaviour

Question 6

NCR tips: Identify the _____ of behaviour to know which reinforcer to use

Answer 6

function

Question 7

When setting FT or VT schedule, determine the ____ of behaviour and set it slightly shorter than the ___-____ ____

Answer 7

frequency; inter-response time

Question 8

NCR tips: Schedules should be ____ at first, then ____

Answer 8

dense; thinned

Question 9

NCR tips: Use caution when using NCR with ___ ____ behaviours. Why/

Answer 9

high rate; could unintentionally reinforce inappropriate behaviours, making them worse