Using Reinforcement to Increase Operant Behavior Dr. Alan H. Teich Chapter 4
Reinforcement Positive vs. Negative Reward value Unconditioned (Primary) vs. Conditioned (Secondary) Reinforcers
Why Are Reinforcers Reinforcing? Biological drives Sensory stimulation
Reinforcers Strengthen reinforcers Identifying Potential Reinforcers Demographic factors Observation Indirect assessment Strengthen reinforcers
Positive Reinforcers tangible reinforcers activities Premack Principle response deprivation hypothesis social reinforcers feedback tokens covert reinforcers
Shaping Qualitative shaping Quantitative shaping
Timing and Schedules of Reinforcement continuous reinforcement (CRF) thinning intermittent or partial reinforcement (PRF)
Chaining Methods forward chaining backward chaining total-task presentation
Using Group and Individual Contingencies lottery procedures group contingencies
Who Will Administer Reinforcement? peer-administered reinforcement self-administered reinforcement reduce reinforcement errors
Escape and Avoidance Escape Avoidance
Tips on Using Reinforcement Reward value Consistency. Clear contingency Vary reinforcers. Naturally occurring reinforcers Consequences Thinning Eliminate counterproductive Review data