Verbal Operants
"Clap your hands"
What is an LR
This is when reinforcement is given after a set number of correct answers.
What is a Fixed Ratio (FR)
DP begins to climb on the table during lunch. When therapist runs over to DP and yells at him to get down, DP begins to laugh.
What is the function of this behavior?
What is attention
Reinforcing the absence of a behavior that does not occur for a specific period of time
- This client has a token board
- They usually do not eat at snack or lunch
- Loves to sing
"What is your name?"
What is an intraverbal
This is when reinforcement is given after a fixed amount of time
What is Fixed Interval (FI)
When CH is asked to sit at the table during snack so that he can eat appropriately, he yells 'no' and then hides under the table.
What is the function of this behavior?
What is escape/avoidance
Reinforcing a behavior that cannot occur at the same time as the undesired behavior
What is DRI
- This client gets a bath in the clinic
- They love cheeseballs
- Sits on the potty for a total of 5 minutes
"What is this?"
*shows a picture of blocks*
*client says 'blocks'*
What is a tact
This is when reinforcement is given after an average amount of time
Variable Interval (VI)
DeS is given a toy and immediately starts hitting it with his hands. This occurs whether a direction is given or if DeS is alone.
What is the function of this behavior?
What is Sensory/automatic
Reinforcing a specific alternative behavior to the undesired behavior
- This client has his very own blanket at the clinic
- He is on step one of PECS
- Loves to be picked up
Who is DeS
"I want to go outside"
What is a mand
This is when reinforcement is given after an average number of correct answers
What is Variable Ratio (VR)
JKS walks into the gym and sees that a peer is on the swing. JKS then engages in AGG towards his therapist.
What is the function of this behavior?
What is Access to Tangibles
Reinforcing behavior only when it occurs at a low rate
What is DRL
- This client loves Bluey
- They are always down for some Cheetos
- They are working on potty training
Who is CH
"Say 'Ah' "
What is an echoic
What kind of schedule are all of our clients on for their reinforcement?
What is a Variable Interval (VI)
NR is asked to sit at the table in the kitchen during his snack/lunch times. NR then runs out of the room screaming 'No!'
What is the function of this behavior?
What is escape
Reinforcing behavior only when it occurs at a high rate
What is DRH
- This client can use just about anything to stim
- They have been quoting movies
- Loves attention from everyone
Who is DP