Lecture 1 - Introducing the module

Question 1

What 2 arguments did Watson make about Psychology when he established the field of behaviourism?

Answer 1

See green writing on page 1 of G doc notes.

Question 2

Briefly describe conditioning

Answer 2

See purple writing on page 1 of G doc notes.

Question 3

Describe the 3-step method of an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA).

Answer 3

See red writing on page 2 of G doc notes.

Question 4

Give a definition for an Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Answer 4

The attempt to solve behaviour problems by providing antecedents and/or consequences that change behaviour.

Question 5

Name and describe the 4-term contingency in an Applied Behaviour Analysis.

Answer 5

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Question 6

Name and describe the 2 types of reinforcers

Answer 6

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Question 7

Name and describe two ways in which we can decrease the rate of behaviour.

Answer 7

• Extinction
• Punishment.

See blue writing on page 4 of G doc notes.

Question 8

Describe the death of behaviourism.

Answer 8

See orange writing on page 4-5 of G doc notes.

Question 9

Define “establishing operation”

Answer 9

In the 4-term contingency. (establishing operation –> antecedents –> target behaviour –> consequences)

Establishing operation means the extend to which someone will find something reinforcing will change depending on the context, and we want people to be as motivated as possible to access a reinforcer to have the best chance at behaviour change.

Question 10

Define “reinforcement”

Answer 10

Reinforcement: the procedure of providing consequences for a behaviour that increases or maintains the frequency of that behaviour.