History
Conditioning &
Learning
Motivators
Reinforcement &
Extinction
Relation to OT
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Who coined Classical Conditioning?

(Ivan) Pavlov

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What is the classical conditioning chain from Pavlovs dog?

Bell Rings > Food is Presented > Dog Drools

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Give an example of an external motivator

Stickers, treats, money, valuables, gifts, public recognition or opinions

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What is the role of reinforcement in behavior modification?

BM relies on reinforcement to start or stop a behavior

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What population do Occupational Therapists use Behavior Modification for?

All ages

2

Which animal was used in the Skinner Box?

Rat

2

What does Social Learning Theory suggest about children's learned behaviors? 

Children learn behaviors from modeling, imitation, and observation

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Give an example of an Internal Motivator

satisfaction, passion, self-set standards, ingrained norms

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What is behavior extinction? 

The stopping of a behavior after not being reinforced

2

How is Prudence related to Behavioral Modification?

Wise treatment decisions based on the client's behavioral needs

3
What happened to the BoBo Doll when children were exposed to aggressive behavior?

BoBo got beat up

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What does Operant Conditioning rely on for it to work?

Reinforcements

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How do motivators work in behavior modification?

Effect the rate of adherence 

3

Why would a therapist use behavior extinction methods?

phobias, harmful/maladaptive behaviors, compulsions, addictions, etc.

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How is Autonomy related to Behavioral Modification?

Respecting a client's behavioral choices and preferences

4

Who taught a pigeon to turn around, and what is the type of learning called?

Skinner, Chaining

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Describe Shaping and Chaining

Shaping is the slow increase in the difficulty of a task
Chaining is the addition of an action to a task or new tasks

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What is behavior modification?

Changing undesirable or harmful behavior with motivators

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What are cues in relation to habits?

Anything that reminds someone of a habit they perform

4

How does Behavioral Management relate to the main goals of Occupational Therapy?

Enables the client to meaningfully engage in ADLs independently

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Who are the main 3 researchers involved in conditioning and social learning theories?

Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura

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What does Classical Conditioning rely on for it to work?

Stimulus and Reinforcement Association

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What type of motivator is used most often in the previously mentioned studies?

Food

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What is Escape Extinction?

Not removing a rejected task or reintroducing it continually 

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What is one of the assessment tools for behavior from the presentation?

MOHO or BASC

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