Reinforcement
A decrease in desirable behaviors in the same functional response class as the target behavior.
What is an undesirable effect of positive reinforcement
being aggressive toward the aggressor
What is passive aggressiveness
The behavior comes back for a brief time for no apparent reason.
What is spontaneous recovery
unwanted and inappropriate behaviors that produce the reinforcer (e.g., asking chip, but also grabbing at the same time.)
What is unwanted behaviors that may increase if they yield the same reinforcer as the target behavior
The reappearance of an extinguished behavior when an alternative behavior reinforced during extinction is subsequently placed on extinction.
What is resurgence of the target behavior
the reinforcement that caused a behavior has been removed, initially there will be an increase in the observed behavior. This is an attempt of the subject to try to obtain the motivational operant by causing more behaviors.
What is an extinction burst
Increasing rate of reinforcement for one behavior may
decrease other behaviors.
Overuse of a punisher can reduce the suppressive effect of the stimuli
What is Habituation to aversive stimuli
an individual continuing to respond even after reinforcement has been removed from the equation.
What is resistance to extinction.
When a reinforcer is very powerful, it may evoke behavior that interfere with the behavior it is meant to reinforce
what is highly preferred item or activity
Unintended and inappropriate stimulus control can occur if not implemented properly.
What is Inappropriate stimulus generalization
in any case of punishment or extinction, the individual should be taught the correct
What is replacement behavior
Monitor the target behavior in multiple settings, Plan for generalization of the target behavior, and Fade reinforcement strategically.
What is addressing unwanted effects of reinforcement
Contrast effects of punishment can be minimized or prevented altogether, by
consistently punishing occurrences of the target behavior in all relevant settings and stimulus conditions.
When waiting to cross the road and the ‘Don’t Walk’ signal does not change after 3 mins then you might decide to cross the road in another location, or cross on the red signal (if these behaviors have produced reinforcement in the past)
What is resurgence