Introduction - Weeks 4-6 - Interpersonal Effectiveness - Flashcard set 9 (Version 2)
What is the difference between punishment and extinction?
Punishment involves adding a consequence that decreases a behavior, while extinction involves taking away a reinforcer for behavior.
Why is punishment considered one of the least effective ways to change behavior over the long term?
Punishment only suppresses behavior temporarily and does not teach new, desired behaviors.
What must be done in order to replace a behavior being extinguished?
Alternative behaviors must be reinforced.
Can people unlearn old behaviors? Why or why not?
People can learn new behaviors, but they can’t unlearn old behaviors.
What factors determine the power of something to be a reinforcer or a punishment?
The power of something to be a reinforcer or a punishment depends on intrinsic value and how sated or deprived the person is of something desired.
What is satiation and how can it be used to reduce unwanted behavior?
Satiation is providing a reinforcer before the unwanted behavior occurs to reduce motivation for the behavior.
Why is observing consequences important in figuring out what works as a consequence?
Observing consequences helps to identify effective consequences that can be used to shape behavior.
What is the difference between natural consequences and arbitrary consequences?
Natural consequences are naturally occurring outcomes of behavior, while arbitrary consequences are imposed by outside sources.
How can finding powerful reinforcers be a problem?
Powerful reinforcers may be difficult to identify or may not be available in certain contexts.
Why is it important to learn new behaviors in all relevant contexts?
Learning new behaviors in all relevant contexts helps to generalize the behavior and increase its likelihood of occurring in various situations.
