- Applied Behavior Analysis Behavior Reduction Interventions Questions and Answers Flashcards

Differential reinforcement of low rates of behavior (DRL) is most appropriate when the goal is to:

Answer: Reduce the frequency of the behavior to a socially acceptable level

DRL is used when the behavior itself is acceptable but occurs too frequently; it reinforces the behavior only when it occurs at or below a criterion rate.

Overcorrection as a punishment procedure involves which two components?

Answer: Restitution and positive practice

Overcorrection combines restitution (restoring the environment to better than before) and positive practice (practicing the correct behavior repeatedly).

Which of the following BEST describes the function of behavior that produces physical sensory stimulation, such as rocking or hand-flapping?

Answer: Automatic/sensory reinforcement

Automatically reinforced behaviors produce sensory feedback as their own reinforcer, not contingent on social interaction.

In a behavior intervention plan (BIP), crisis procedures should be:

Answer: Reserved as a last resort, clearly defined, and triggered by specific behavioral indicators

Crisis procedures are reserved for situations where safety is at risk, are clearly defined in the BIP, and are triggered only by specific behavioral levels.

Which schedule of reinforcement is most resistant to extinction?

Answer: Variable ratio (VR)

Variable ratio schedules produce the highest response rates and the greatest resistance to extinction because reinforcement is unpredictable.

Before implementing a punishment procedure, a BCBA should first:

Answer: Obtain parental consent and exhaust less restrictive alternatives

Ethical practice requires informed consent, exhausting less restrictive alternatives, and documentation before implementing punishment.