Generalization

Question 1

Define Generalization

Answer 1

A behaviour that occurs in the presence of an Sd that is similar to that used in training (behaviour change that exists beyond the program)

Question 2

Explain Response Maintenance (one of the 3 kinds of generalization)

Answer 2

It is the extension of behaviour change over time after the program is no longer in effect

Question 3

Explain Transfer of Behaviour across Situations (one of the 3 kinds of generalization)

Answer 3

It is the behaviour change that takes place in new/different settings and circumstances

Question 4

Explain Response Generalization (one of the 3 kinds of generalization)

Answer 4

Altering one behaviour leads to similar changes in another, unaddressed response, usually one that is similar or related to the target behaviour

Question 5

What are Stokes and Osnes three proposed categories of generalization strategies?

Answer 5

1. Exploit current functional contingencies : use contingencies that occur naturally in the environment
2. Train diversely: allow variations in the antecedent stimuli, responses and consequences employed in the modification procedures
3. Incorporate functional mediators: a stimulus that occurs between training and generalization and facilitates or promotes generalization (usually an Sd)

Question 6

What is a behavioural trap?

Answer 6

A behaviour that has been developed by programmed reinforcers is ‘trapped’ (maintained) by natural reinforcers

Question 7

Explain In Situ training

Answer 7

Training occurs in the natural environment after an in situ assessment in which the person does not preform the target behaviour (person doesnt know they are being assessed)

Question 8

Teach a range of functionally equivalent responses is what?

Answer 8

Response class

Question 9

Explain General Case training (aka general case programming)

Answer 9

Use a range of antecedents and consequences in training