Unit 3 Test Flashcards
MO
Momentarily alters the effectiveness of the reinforcer.
SD
Stimulus that controls a behavior because it has been related to differential availability of an effective reinforcer and increased/decreased the behavior
Circular explanation
The evidence for the explanation Is the same as the behavior to be explained.
“If the evidence for frustration is the tantrum.”
Reinforcement
Stimulus change that follows a response and increases the probability of similar responses under similar conditions.
Positive/negative R
When a response is immediately followed by a stimulus and it in/decreases the probability of similar responses under similar conditions
ABA
The science in which tactics are derived from the principles of behavior and implemented to improve socially significant behavior and experimentation is used to identify the variables involved for behavior change
Prompt
Supplementary antecedent stimulus
Rolling Stones song
Just because you want something doesn’t mean you can get it
Aversive stimuli
MO’s, P+, R-
Response prompt
Verbal instruction
Gestural
Modeling
Physical guidance
What R does
R does not directly increase Bx, it alters the function of antecedent stimuli.
Prompt
Supplementary antecedent stimulus
Rolling Stones song
Just because you want something doesn’t mean you can get it
Aversive stimuli
MO’s, P+, R-
Response prompt
Verbal instruction
Gestural
Modeling
Physical guidance
