Name the Operant
SD: You present a quarter.
Response: Client says, "quarter."
What is a tact?
Genuine and specific attention - the kids will catch you if it's insincere!
What is "Praise"
Keeping your work environment clean and organized.
What is maintaining control (step 1)?
SD: "if you're happy and you know it"
Response: "clap your hands"
What is an intraverbal?
A play-by-play commentary to build language and show attention.
What is, "describe?"
Mean what you say and say what you mean / using statements instead of questions.
What is giving effective instructions (step 3)?
SD: "Say, 'woof'"
Response: "woof"
What is an echoic?
Repeating what the child says.
What is, "reflect?"
Using your PRIDE skills, providing high-quality attention.
What is engaging the client (step 2)?
SD: "What's your name?"
Response: "Alex Trebeck"
What is an intraverbal?
Vocal and physical attention that should match what your client finds reinforcing.
What is, "enthusiasm?"
Delivering reinforcement after every third correct response when client is on an FR3 schedule.
What is following the reinforcement schedule (step 5)?
(holding cookie)
Response: I want cookie
What is a mand?
Copying what your client does to model imitation and show interest.
What is, "imitate?"
First push in your chair, then we can go swing.
What is using the premack principle (step 4)?