Functions of Behavior
What does it mean when the function of behavior is sensory?
An individual engages in behavior because it feels good or relieves something that may feel bad. - The behavior itself is reinforcing!
Define Behavior
Human behavior (bx) is everything people do including how they move and what they say, think and feel. Behavior includes observable actions—all the things other people can see—as well as things everyone else may not be able to see, such as feelings, emotions, thinking, and remembering.
What is the 3 term contingency?
Antecedent, Behavior, Consequence
What does it mean when the function of behavior is escape?
An individual engages in behavior to escape or avoid something that they do not like, or do not want to do.
Give an example of a OVERT behavior
Clapping, running, falling to the floor, etc.
Define "Antecedent" in the 3 term contingency
An event that occurs immediately before the behavior
What does it mean when the function of behavior is attention?
An individual engages in specific behaviors to gain attention or a reaction from others.
Give an example of a COVERT behavior.
Thinking, remembering, emotions, feelings
Define "Behavior" in the 3 term contingency
An OBSERVABLE and MEASURABLE action
What does it mean when the function of behavior is access to tangibles?
An individual engages in specific behaviors to gain access to tangible items such as food, toys or other items/activities.
What is an easy way to know if something is a behavior?
The Dead Mans Test
Define "Consequence" in the 3 term contingency
A response that follows the behavior
What are the 4 functions of behavior?
Sensory, Escape, Attention, Tangible
What is a stimulus change?
Events in the environment that affect the behavior of an individual.
Is there always an antecedent?
YES!!