Lesson 22: Positive punishment

Question 1

What is the technical definition of positive punishment?

Answer 1

A stimulus is delivered contingent upon a behavior and the rate of the behavior decreases

Question 2

Contingent

Answer 2

subject to change

Question 3

2X2 grid

Answer 3

presentation of a stim, increase behavior -Positive reinforcement
removal of a stim: negative reinforcement

Presentation of a stimulus, decrease the rate of the behavior: positive punishment
Removal/ prevention of a stimulus: negative punishment n

Question 4

Functional analysis

Answer 4

A procedure for determining why inappropriate behavior occurs

Question 5

4 conditions where punishment can occur

Answer 5

1. is the behavior harmful to the client or those around them
2. Functional analysis fails to yield effective reinforcement based on intervention
3. It is part of a meticulously designed program
4. Parent/guardian consent is given