Functions of behavior
Pavlov
Data
Preference Assessments
Motivating Operations
100

Individuals behave a certain way because it feels good to them.

Sensory

100

Untaught or unconditioned responses

Respondent Behavior

100

The amount of times a behavior occurs 

Frequency 

100

Stimuli are presented in pairs, and one choice is allowed at a time. All stimuli are matched together at least once. 

Paired Stimulus preference assessment 

100

Increase the effectiveness of a reinforcer

Establishing Operations 

200

The child asked to go to the restroom multiple times when it was time for math 

Escape 

200

A stimulus that elicits an unconditioned response

i.e. Food is an unconditioned stimulus for a hungry animal and salivation is the unconditioned response.

Unconditioned Stimulus 

200

The amount of time a behavior occurs for 

Duration 

200

The individual freely engages with any items in the environment and engagement time with each activity is recorded. 

Free Operant Preference Assessment 

200

Decreases the effectiveness of a reinforcer  

Abolishing Operations 

300

The participant yells and laughs while looking at others 

Attention 

300

A behavior that occurs naturally due to a given stimulus.
i.e. Dogs salivating in the presence of food; yelping upon being bitten by an insect.

Unconditioned Response 

300

The total count per unit of time 

Rate 

300

Many Stimuli are presented simultaneously, but only one choice is allowed at a time. After an items is chosen, it is removed from the array. 

Multiple Stimulus without Replacement.

300

An increase in current frequency of behavior due to an MO

Evocative Effect 

400

The individual wants a preferred item or activity 

Access to Tangible 

400

Behavior that is controlled or influenced by consequences.
Behavior whose future frequency is determined by a history of consequences.

Operant Behavior 

400

The length of time between a stimulus and the response to that stimulus 

Latency 

400

Many Stimuli are presented simultaneously, but only one choice is allowed at a time. After an items is chosen, it is returned to the array on subsequent trials. 

Multiple Stimulus with Replacement. 

400

A decrease in current frequency of behavior due to an MO

Abative Effect 

500

The participant engages in self-induced vomiting on the way to school 

Avoidance 

500

A behavior that does not come naturally, but must be learned by the individual by pairing a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Response 

500

The time between two consecutive responses or behaviors 

Inter-Response Time 

500

Simultaneous presentation of two items or activities and individual is asked to choose one.
Most frequently selected item will likely be the most potent reinforcer.

Forced Choice Preference Assessment 

500

Satiation is associated with an _______ operation

Establishing 

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