Reinforcement schedules
What is ABC data?
Antecedent, Behavior and Consequence-What happens before, during and after the behavioral event
What is a token economy in ABA?
A method used to try and increase the frequency of a target behavior.
Should feedback be clear and direct or vague and murky?
Clear and direct
What is shaping?
The use of reinforcement of successive approximations of a desired behavior.
What is the name of the BCBA ethical code?
Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts
Name 2 different assessments that could be used to gather data?
VB-MAPP, Peak, etc.
Describe the difference between a ratio and interval schedule.
A fixed schedule or reinforcement is based off of a predetermined ratio or interval. A variable schedule of reinforcement is based on the average number of responses or the average amount of time.
What can be feedback be given on?
Anything!
What are the steps of shaping in ABA?
1. Choose and define a target behavior.
2. Determine present level of performance with skill.
3. List all steps to target behavior.
4. Start teaching target behavior.
5. When behavior becomes reliable, shaper cuts behavior on extinction.
What is the most important ethical code for supervision? (not really but based on a vote)
Competency!
What is the most effective schedule of reinforcement?
Variable Ratio
What are the 5 types of reinforcement schedules available for token economies?
FI, VI, FR, VR, continuous
Is feedback an antecedent or consequence?
antecedent
What is an extinction schedule?
A type of non-intermittent reinforcement schedule, the reinforcer is discontinued leading to a decline in the occurrence of previous reinforced response.
Can you solicit testimonials from current clients?
No
What schedule of reinforcement creates a scalloped graph?
Fixed Interval
When implementing a token economy, how long after a behavior should you give the token?
Immediately
When receiving feedback, what should you do?
Accept the feedback, restate it, clarify if needed, thank the provider, seek it out, and recognize when the feedback needs to be discussed
What are the most effective methods for shaping behavior?
Positive reinforcement.
When reporting an ethics violation, what should you do first?
Collect data and evidence to support whether or not the violation did occur.
Which reinforcement schedule takes the longest to see behavior change?
Variable Interval
How frequently should you allow tokens to be exchanged for reinforcers?
Based on the clients needs, can be hourly, daily, weekly, etc.
When giving feedback, what should you start with?
An empathic statement
List 5 components of shaping behavior.
Task analysis, chaining, prompting, fading and shaping.
What does the BACB require be sent in for a suspected violation?
Written documentation detailing evidence for suspected violation.