Quiz 5 (Ch. 6) Flashcards

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3 parts defining punishment

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1) behavior occurs
2) consequence immediately follows behavior
3) behavior is less likely to occur

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punisher (aversive stimulus)

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consequence that makes behavior less likely to occur

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positive punishment

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1) behavior occurs
2) followed by aversive stimulus
3) behavior is less likely to occur

(i.e. child doesn’t do hw -> more chores)

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negative punishment

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1) behavior occurs
2) followed by removal of reinforcing stimulus
3) behavior is less likely to occur

(i.e. lose access to toy)

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5
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2 examples of negative punishment

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1) time-out from positive reinforcement
2) response cost

-both include loss of reinforcing stimulus after occurrence of problem behavior

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6
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time out from positive reinforcement

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contingent on occurrence of problem behavior

-person loses access to positive reinforcers briefly

-person removed from reinforcing enviro. in time-out procedure

(i.e., grounding)

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response cost

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contingent on behavior, specified amount of reinforcer is improved

(i.e., speeding fines)

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unconditioned punisher

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stimulus that’s naturally punishing because avoiding or minimizing contact with stimulus has survival value

-no prior conditioning needed

(i.e., pain)

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conditioned punisher

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stimulus that function as punishers after being paired with unconditioned punisher or existing conditioned punisher

(i.e., electric shock collar)

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generalized conditioned punisher

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paired with various unconditioned or conditioned punishers

-(i.e. “no”)

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factors influencing effectiveness of punishment

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immediacy, contingency, MO, individual differences, magnitude

-nature of punishing consequence

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Ethical guidelines that Board Certified Behavior Analysis follow state that?

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reinforcement should be used before punishment is considered

-if punishment is necessary it should be used with reinforcement for alternative behavior

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