Shaping Procedures
Teaching procedure that differentially reinforces successive approximations toward the behavioral objective.
Shaping
A specific sequence of discrete responses that, when linked, will form a chain that produces a terminal outcome.
Behavior Chain
Jenny gives Kate a sticker every time she puts her shoes on by herself. Once Kate gets 5 stickers, she will get to have a popsicle with a friend outside! The sticker is considered a ___.
Token
The types of preference assessments are:
1. _____
2. Free Operant Observation
3. Trial-based Methods
Asking about stimulus preferences.
Sarah, a BCBA, is writing a program for Joey to be able to say "hi" to 5 different people, at at least 2 stores, and to a young person and an older person. What is Sarah trying to get Joey to do?
Generalize saying "hi!"
When Kate has achieved the terminal behavior of washing hands independently, we should still continue to do this.
Reinforce her washing her hands.
This is the procedure of breaking down a complex skill into smaller, in-succession teachable units.
Task Analysis
True or False:
In a Token Economy, tokens are exchanged for backup reinforcers.
True
True or False:
We should only run one preference assessment a session to not waste time.
False: Reinforcement can change minute-by-minute, it's important to know what they will work for throughout the session.
This is the type of generalization that taught a patient to be able to recognize a red block, and then that lead them to be able to recognize a red car, a red apple, a red hat, etc.
Generalization Across Stimuli or Response Generalization
The physical dimension of behavior, or what it looks like. This is 1 of 4 aspects of behavior that are most commonly addressed through shaping procedure.
Topography
This is when we teach the client the first behavior in the task analysis and then we complete the rest of the steps for them.
Forward Chaining
The tokens Hudson gets for touching the appropriate pictures based on his RBT's questions are considered to be ___.
Reinforcers
What Trial-based preference assessment is this:
The staff presents Zane with 4 items and tells him, "pick one!" Zane picks the ball and plays with it for a minute, then the staff takes it and puts it behind them. The staff then offers the remaining 3 items for Zane to choose from.
Multiple Stimulus Without Replacement
Katie spent a whole month learning how to wash her hands during her in-home sessions. Her BA decided it was time to practice washing her hands in the bathroom, at the grocery store, and at the kitchen sink at her friend's house. What kind of generalization is this?
Generalization Across Settings or Stimulus Generalization
Another word for the strength, force, or power of a behavior, and is commonly addressed in shaping procedures.
Intensity
Each response in the chain is "this" for the next response in the chain that should happen.
Discriminative Stimulus or SD
Formal Assessment:
Jordan, the RBT, was told by his BA that it was time for the 6 month reauthorization for his client. The BA asked Jordan to help answer questions and probe some skills specifically for "this" assessment dealing with Verbal Behavior of younger children.
VB-MAPP
(Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program)
This is a type of Trial-based preference assessment that presents more than two stimuli and only keeps the preferred item in the next array.
Multiple Stimulus with Replacement
This is when a BA will gradually thin a reinforcement schedule to match a schedule when they would naturally receive reinforcement. They want to make sure that the patient will continue to perform this skill.
Considering how long it takes someone to respond from the initial stimulus and is commonly addressed in shaping procedures.
Latency
A type of task analysis in which all or several elements are taught concurrently as opposed to one at a time.
Total Task Chaining
Formal Assessment:
RBT's are likely to be asked to help with formal assessments because they have done "this" with the client and the client will more likely respond to probes and requests from them.
Paired
What specific type of preference assessment is this: Nick puts a variety of toys and snacks in the room their patient is about to play in. Once in the room, he then looks at what the kiddo goes to and how long they engage with that item.
Free Operant Observation: Contrived Condition
Harvey has learned how to set the table for dinner. His RBT practiced this skill with him for 2 weeks several times a day. His BA now wants to make sure that over time he will continue to be able to set the table until he only does it when it is actually dinner time. What will the BA have this program do?
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