Differential Reinforcement
Differential Reinforcement is a way to reduce challenging behavior by teaching and reinforcing other, more ____________ behaviors.
Desirable
True or False. One goal of de-escalation is to maintain the safety of the agitated person and everyone else.
True.
True or False. Elbow check utilizes open fingers when placing hand gently above the elbow.
False.
Stay ______ to what's going on around you.
Alert
When utilizing differential reinforcement, you can provide a ______ prompt to evoke the desirable behavior.
Neutral prompt
A person will typically not de-escalate in one _______.
Step
True or False. Elbow Check is a simple, non-intrusive preventative method for improving staff safety.
True
True or False. You should stay out of student's reach, unless necessary to approach.
True.
How can you tell if a "reinforcer" delivered, is truly reinforcing the behavior?
The behavior will increase!
True or False. When utilizing the Wait strategy, you should calmly continue to talk to the individual as they de-escalate?
False.
When using the elbow check and approaching the student, you approach facing in the ________ direction as the person.
Same
Assume ________ could happen at any time, even if it doesn't seem likely.
Aggression
Name one characteristic that makes reinforcement effective
-Immediate
-Distinct
-Descriptive
-Preferred
-Varied
When using the Help strategy, avoid what types of questions?
yes or no
Two variations of the elbow check are the ______ check and _____ check
Knee check and forearm check
Don't reach or lean into the ________________.
Midline
What are the 3 schedules of reinforcement?
Frequent, Random and Structured
What are the 3 de-escalation strategies?
Help, Prompt and Wait
What should you do if you are utilizing the elbow check?
Step back upon significant resistance
When a student is escalating, support staff should __________ other vulnerable individuals and use De-Escalation
remove