G19 Use Contingency Contracting

Question 1

When a contingency contract fails to achieve its intended outcome, the problem is likely that

Answer 1

The reward is not substantial enough to support the expected performance.
The reward is not being delivered according to the terms of the contract.
The wrong target behavior was chosen.

Question 2

The “task record” portion of a contingency contract involves

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A method for recording data on task completion

Question 3

Which is appropriate criteria for task completion in a contingency contract?

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Remain in own seat with buttocks on the chair for the entire 30 minute period.
Completing all items on the morning routine list by the time the bus arrives.
Complete all assigned homework by 6PM every day for three weeks.

Question 4

A disadvantage(s) of contingency contracts is that

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An imbalance of authority may compromise the contractee’s sense of ownership.
They are difficult to use with young children or individuals with serious impairments.
No research exists that shows they are more effective than imposed contingencies.

Question 5

The “task” portion of a contingency contract involves

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Defining what, when, how well, and by whom the task is done.

Question 6

Contingency contracts may work because

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People in the environment can prompt and reinforce behavior related to the contract

Question 7

The advantages of using contingency contracts include that

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They clearly define the roles of the participants.
They make the contingencies explicit.
They promote compliance by involving the contractee.
They increase the likelihood that reinforcement will actually be delivered.
The contractee is likely to negotiate a less aversive consequence.
The terms of the agreement can be renegotiated.

Question 8

Contingency contracts are used

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To increase task participation.
To teach self-management skills.
To reinforce behaviors in an individual’s repertoire.

Question 9

Contingency contracts may work through rule-governance. The

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Rule services as an EO that increases the value of the consequences specified in the rule.

Question 10

The essential components of a contingency contract include

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A method for recording data on task completion

Question 11

Contingency contracting

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Is a detailed statement defining the contingent relationship between a behavior and a subsequent reward.
usually involves the participants agreeing to and signing a contract document.
Is the same a behavioral contract.

Question 12

For best results, contingency contracts should

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Include several layers of rewards.
Be renegotiated and changed if either party is unhappy with it.
Be terminated when independent and proficient performance is achieved.
Be terminated once the behaviors it is intended to support are maintained by naturally occurring reinforcers.

Question 13

Which describes the most appropriate reward and delivery criterion for a contingency contract?

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We will read a story at bedtime every night you brush your teeth.
On Saturday, you will be paid $2 for each day this week that you washed the dishes.
We will leave for the park within 10 minutes of your room being cleaned.

Question 14

Contingency contracting is best described as

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A detailed statement defining the contingent relationship between a behavior and a subsequent reward.