Lecture 4: Reinforcement * not complete Flashcards
What is reinforcement
It occurs after the behaviour (a-b-C)
A functional relationship is made between the behaviour and consequence
Frequency increases in behaviour in the future
Positive Reinforcement
Most widely used in ABA
As a principle behaviour: describes how behaviour works
As a behaviour change tactic: key elements in any program that involves behaviour change
What are the two basic types of reinforcers by origin
Unconditional reinforcers
Conditioned reinforcers
Unconditioned reinforcers
No previous learning history
food, O2, warmth
Conditioned reinforcers
Previously neutral that is now functioning as a reinforcement
What are 4 types of reinforcers
- Edibles
- Sensory
- Tangible
- Activity
- Social
Reinforcers: presenting or delivering
You are PRESENTING reinforcers
What or who do you reinforce
You reinforce the BEHAVIOUR not the person
Is reward the same as reinforcement?
NO
Reinforcement is delivered immediately while reward is presented later on
Reinforcement vs feedback
Feedback in information about particular aspects
Reinforcement is defined functionally by its effect
What is the four term contingency
MO- A - B - C
What is the importance of motivating reinforcers
For the child to request something, they need to want it (MO: being deprived of the reinforcer)
Teaching can only occur when the MO is strong
What is the event called that happens before the behaviour
Antecedent stimuli
